专辑简介

Born in Calgary, FOONYAP is a classically-trained violinist and vocalist with an incomparable sound. Previously collaborating with Woodpigeon and Art Bergmann, her latest solo release 'Palimpsest' is a therapeutic reconciliation with her sheltered Chinese-Catholic heritage and the intense classical music training of her childhood. A haunting and challenging experimental-folk album, 'Palimpsest' has “a signature sound that alternates between vibrating lullabies and primordial heart-explosions,” (Discorder), drawing comparisons to Braids, Lhasa, and Kate Bush. Introspective, dark, and foreboding, the name “palimpsest” refers to a manuscript in which traces of the original document can still be found—in this case, FOONYAP’s own tumultuous journey into her past. The album also contains reworked versions of songs that have previously appeared on other releases. Described by Fader as “a tense and bespoke mixture of swampy electronics, strings, and vocals that flash with a bold volcanic brilliance,” the 10-track album is a raw and unguarded reflection, each song capturing components of her past and present realities. Whether through dark soundscapes that mirror anxious longing, or powerful electronic rifts that reflect painful life transitions, 'Palimpsest' is a cross-generational exploration emerging from a dark world permeated by rigid structures and exceptionally high standards. With the release of 'Apropos', a four-track remix EP featuring 'Palimpsest' reworks by Woulg, monochrome rainbow, An Ant And An Atom, and Tomas Morante. With dark and dreamlike interpretations of THE FUN MACHINE, Woolf and Plath, and Mourning Coup, 'Apropos' explores gentle ambient paths, craggy glitch peaks, and dense drone valleys, creating an inverted universe of 'Palimpsest'.