Periwinkle
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
This debut from the cryptic artist Chloe Navarre unleashes an iconoclastic version of pop, where the New Mexico artist offers 12 songs that might bring to mind Aphex Twin, Gorillaz, or Boards of Canada.
The title track opens with much ambience, as a cinematic quality engages us with its waves of beauty, and “Best Left Unsaid” follows with beats, expressive singing and a swirling backdrop.
Getting into the middle, “Solid Proof” is quite animated via the lively synth bouts and synthetic drumming, while “Impressions Of Jen” enlists processed vocals, well timed winds and a glitchy appeal that’s destined for the club.
Moving near the end, “DeadCloud” brings us some of the best singing amid dreamy nods and strategic layering, and “Twilight Toke” exits with samples, well timed sax and plenty of lush atmosphere.
A highly creative effort that touches on techno, psychedelia, purposeful repetition and backbeat drum patterns, every track here is an experimental pop adventure to be revisited.
Travels well with: The Grin Lines- Voila; Sebu- Many Faces