Setting the vibe with vinyl crackles and an enigmatic and immersive riser with vocal details, MOLTENO opens her debut EP, titled Element 1 with an introduction track called Ignis.
“I wonder if I saw or or am I imagining?” sings MOLTENO on Our House Is On Fire as we commence a journey of exploration into fire as an element.
We are hypnotized by MOLTENO‘s soundscape which is refined and luxurious. Fused with atmospheric and cerebral vocals, MOLTENO sings, “our house is on fire..”
Speaking on the creative narrative of the record, MOLTENO says, “With Element 1 I wanted to explore the positive and negative aspects of the element of fire, from its destructive powers to its illuminating force. It’s the first of four EPs that aim to celebrate the elements and the way nature connects us. I want the releases to help inspire us to not take our planet for granted.”
We love and support MOLTENO‘s intentions with the series of EPs and love the cohesive nature of the project and the innovative detail attached to bringing to life each element for betterment and collective consciousness expansion.
The third track on the EP opens with delectable high hats and synths as MOLTENO sings emotively on Tripping Up. Here, the rising artist demonstrates her range and vulnerability. She sings, “I keep tripping up, I keep tripping up, I don’t wanna stop, I don’t wanna stop…” along with lyrics about catastophizing which is a very relatable theme to those with fire as a strong element in their natal charts.
MOLTENO feels connected to the elements, to the moon and to the stars and creates from her bedroom first and foremost before working with collaborators to amplify her vision.
An accomplished vocalist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, she has been praised as the “love child of Björk and Bat For Lashes”, attracting support from the likes of BBC Introducing, Spotify & Apple Music Editorial, EARMILK, DUMMY, 1883 Magazine and Amazing Radio.
The fourth song from the EP is called Illuminate which features strings and a hybrid trip-hop beat fused with cosmic textures and details, as our protagonist sings conceptually about being struck by lightning. MOLTENO‘s delivery is enchanting and atmospheric at the same time, and her story telling lends itself to a beautiful parallel with the featured element of fire.
Who’s Crazy is the final track and features the introspective lyrics, “I’ve been up more than I’ve been down…” as MOLTENO continues amidst textured production builds as she sings about the more chaotic energy that fire can bring.
Fans of BANKS, Sevdaliza and FKA Twigs will definitely be able to connect with MOLTENO. Illuminate has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist and MOLTENO will be performing at The Finsbury in London on Sunday if you want to see her live!