Coming up in the Seattle DIY scene, 4-piece indie band Antonioni have been playing together since 2016, releasing a few EPs before this debut album. This album sits as a culmination of the sounds of their previous EPs but has a uniqueness to it that would be expected from an introductory album. The band, as per their Spotify “About” section views art as an “endless conversation,” and that’s clear from the progression of their music over the years.
Each song on this album is rooted in a classic alternative sound, mixing elements of punk, new wave, as well as some indie pop. Lead singer Sarah Pasillas brings in her unique voice that has some hints of Alanis Morrissette in it but is also something entirely her own. Tracks like “Shiver,” “Puck,” and “They Never Greatly Flew” carry a somewhat lighter tone, with soft vocals and airy guitar riffs that come together to create a very clear and melodious tone all throughout. Contrast this with the tracks “Mouth Breather” and “Mary Bell” which come on stronger with the guitars and vocal, giving the songs a harsher tone, while remaining gentle enough to mesh with the rest of the album. Finally, the album closes out with the song “Bramble,” a soft and mellow song that serves as the perfect ending to a great album. Its shift in tone doesn’t seem out of place due to the blend of sounds on all the previous songs, and it makes sense as the ultimate song for the album.
The combination of all these sounds, feelings, and emotions on this album perfectly encapsulates the idea of alternative music. It’s not one thing, but a mixture of lots of different things that work together to form one beautiful album. I highly recommend this album to those looking for something new and refreshing to jam out to or chill out to all at the same time.
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