Finding It Hard To Explain Something So Obvious
Self-Released, 2025
10/10
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The solo project of Nathania Rubin, as Agora Sci-Fi she breeds a unique version of pop and rock that’s fuzzy, jangly and lo-fi via the very scrappy and raw 5 tracks.
The cozy guitar and soft buzzing of “Portals” leads with Rubin’s expressive singing that brings some gentle alt-rock spirit meets bedroom pop, and “Sloppy” follows with an emotive presence of layered vocals and thumping drums that’s got plenty of lo-fi flavor.
Occupying the middle spot is the dreamy and harmonic “Tabs”, which uses dense bass bouts as well, while “For Jandek” might be the most rugged moment, and emits fuzzed out rock that’s a bit grungy, too. “To Be Free” is the last song, and emits intimacy thanks to pretty singing and strong attention to atmosphere.
An exceptional EP that’s tinted with melancholy and much reflection, Rubin’s use of indie/garage/dream-pop sensibilities ends entirely too soon, and will make anyone a fan real quick.
Travels well with: Jack Manley- Unmeasureable Terms; Littrell- Public Love