Establishing the mood with strummed acoustic guitar and a luscious strings arrangement, Rykarda Parasol opens A Gigolo’s Manifesto with evocative prose as she sings, “I don’t care about love, love, love is all you speak of, when I’m down, I don’t reach out, I keep to myself…”
We are immediately captivated by the poignant message and self-realized nature of the opus. Rykarda Parasol‘s tone is unapologetic, laced with wisdom and strength.
The charismatic star details her “cold approach to dealing with an overly romantic love interest”, taking us on a thought-proving journey of independence and the exertion of boundaries.
The visionary creator cites a fusion of Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Dutronc, Velvet Underground, and Black Ryder as he sonic influences, although there is no doubt that Rykarda Parasol is manifesting a universe of her own.
A Gigolo’s Manifesto is taken from the star’s fifth album, Tuesday Morning, which offers a look into the personal metamorphosis Parasol underwent since taking a hiatus after her last album, tapping into themes of recovery, the relationship between predators and prey, and entanglements.
We learn that Rykarda Parasol hails from San Francisco, California, and has made a name for herself in the music industry through the successful release of four solo albums on various European labels.
Tuesday Morning marks her comeback, whereby her sound has undergone a transformation that reflects her personal growth. Initially exploring dark themes, her music has gradually evolved towards a lighter tone.
We love what Rykarda Parasol and are enamoured by her sound and message in A Gigolo’s Manifesto. We have added the song to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to her explore her previous album, and immerse ourselves in Tuesday Morning!