Pity To Love
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
The debut album from the LA artist Julia Laws, as Ronboy the multi-instrumentalist brings plenty of atmosphere to these 10 songs that swirl with beats and grooves, too.
“Always” starts the listen with a low buzzing, as soft beats and pretty singing populates the indie-pop that welcomes dense drums, and “Forget It” follows with a calm dreaminess that utilizes more firm bouts amid the cautious climate.
“Your Way” occupies the middle spot with warm piano and poetic singing that lands in ballad territory, while “Oceans Of Emotion” is a thicker version of electro-pop that pays close attention to mood.
“Mercy” and “Off The Record” exit the listen, where the former twinkles with a soulful intimacy, and the latter exits with a haze of mystery and beauty that’s also indebted to ambience in some post-punk ways.
An emotional, sometimes haunting and occasionally anthemic affair, Ronboy’s vision of pop is quite exciting and nostalgic, and the addition of violin and cello further solidifies this as an excellent starting point.
Travels well with: The Paranoyds- Talk Talk Talk; Agender- No Nostalgia