Connect with us

Music

Klypi Premieres Their Sophomore Long Player ‘Icon Enterprises’

On her second album, Klypi does what they are so good at, conveying the imaginative portrayal of Klypi’s “businessman aesthetic.”

Published

on

Klypi, photo by Raz Azraai (@dancefloormurder)
Klypi, photo by Raz Azraai (@dancefloormurder)

Audacious synth-pop artist Klypi, aka AC Carter, unveils their sophomore long player, Icon Enterprises, a marriage of nostalgic ’80s electro-pop with the visceral emotions of the contemporary world.

Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and now based in LA, Klypi’s sound goes beyond simply retro and manifests an innovative DIY spirit that spans the gap between handmade and high-tech. Each song on Icon Enterprises is a diary entry, probing the intricacies of love, life, and the human condition in all its aspects.

“I’ve never been interested in genre specificity. I’m more interested in hearing songs for what they are, what they say, what melodies are implemented, and how they make me feel,” shares Klypi.

Of the 10 tracks on the album, highlights include “Dumb Crush,” a sparkling, glowing pop tune about one-sided feelings for another person. Dressed in big sonic colors, the harmonics mirror the tingling sensations of infatuation.

Deep, percolating synths infuse “Life Sucks” with the back-and-forth, transactional nature of living in a capitalist society. The new wave textures of “Kiss Me,” along with two distinct layers of synths, imbue the melody with both dreamy and fluctuating tones, resulting in yearning quixotic flavors tinted with trepidation.

Get the F*ck Away From Me” and “iCandy” narrate the toxic trap of abusive relationships, with the former’s lighter, luminous synths belying the thrust of the lyrics. Darker and edgier, “iCandy” skitters atop an industrial-lite rhythm that gives the tune a tight, cutting mood.

A song about the delights and purity of queer community and love, “Take You Home (On Time)” pulsates with dynamic momentum while showcasing Klypi’s compelling vocals and lusciously layered harmonies.

Goodbye,” the closing track, might be the best song on the album because of Klypi’s tender vocals and the sensitive, almost warm, press of the melody.

On her second album, Klypi does what they are so good at, conveying the imaginative portrayal of Klypi’s “businessman aesthetic.”

Klypi ‘Icon Enterprises’ album artwork

Klypi ‘Icon Enterprises’ album artwork

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Comments

Trending