Home
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
A New York based singer-songwriter who hovers somewhere near the area of alt-folk, Evvan makes quite an impression on this debut EP, where members of Milo Greene lend a hand across no shortage of melodies and harmonies.
“Wolf” starts the listen with warm drumming as much atmosphere unfolds alongside gentle guitar playing and Evvan’s expressive, inviting vocals, and “I’m Not Done Yet” follows with plenty of attention to mood, as an anthemic quality is built from folk ideas that end up soaring with a powerful execution about Evvan’s willingness to come out.
“Hurricane” lands in the middle and displays effective backing vocals amid gritty melodies and a tense climate, which isn’t surprising considering that it’s about relationship strife, while “Falling Over You” recruits elegant piano that packs in plenty of emotion as it escalates into a cathartic display of rawness and melody. “Home” exits the listen, and emits a dreamy presence that’s much calmer than the rest of the EP, which further illustrates Evvan’s diverse skill set.
It’s hard not to think of an updated version of Fleetwood Mac when listening to Home (and who could have a problem with that), as Evvan’s radiant vocal presence and meticulous attention to detail makes for a gripping listen that hints at even bigger things to come in the future for the exceptionally talented songstress.