Drawing us in with a vinyl frequency, astral keys and an immersive synthscape from composer Fletcher Reed, songwriter and vocalist Bryonii opens Lucid Luv with an atmospheric tone as she sings, “No way, not now please, can’t sleep for dreaming, when you haunt me like this…”
We appreciate the dimensional, contemporary trip-hop energy with pitched down ad libs, fusing seamlessly with Bryonii‘s conscious prose and ethereal nature.
The lyricism of the opus is laced with poetic prowess as Bryonii takes us on a somewhat transcendental journey of love and beyond. We appreciate the emotional depth of the piece and the cohesive tapestry of sound that Fletcher Reed creates with the overarching production. A highlight is definitely the hook, “My lucid love can’t be reversed”, which cements the metaphorical nature of Lucid Luv.
We learn that Fletcher Reed is the artist moniker of American music producer Andrew Smith, who grew up learning various instruments and playing in different bands at an early age.
The visionary composer recently embarked on a transformative journey with a friend, starting in Zimbabwe and spanning several continents over a period of two years. This adventure not only shaped his outlook on the world and its diverse cultures but also sparked a particular inspiration within him.
Meanwhile, Bryonii is an accomplished vocalist and talented topline writer specializing in electronic music. As a BBC Introducing artist, she has been recognized for her expressive vocals and captivating lyricism. Her collaboration with UK Techno legend Steven Rutter of B12 on the vinyl LP StarCrossed (released by FireScope Records) earned critical acclaim, securing the impressive ranking of number 10 in TWEEGMA’s 100 Best Electronic Albums of 2020!
We love what Fletcher Reed and Bryonii have co-created, and have added the expansive Lucid Luv to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to explore the discographies of both artists!