Miloux is classically trained Auckland-based
artist Rebecca Melrose, and EP 1 is a well-received Ben Lawson-produced debut,
released back in April of this year. Tracks like ‘Pocket’ and ‘Beaches’ (there’s
two versions here) have subsequently benefitted from a good amount of airtime on
radio and exposure on various social media platforms. Those tracks, along with
the three remaining tunes on the EP, serve to highlight exactly what Miloux is
able to bring to the table – lovely vocals, rich in variety and texture, set against
a light electronic backdrop, to create an absorbing blend of easily digestible
synthpop. But it’s also more than just straightforward pop – this isn’t really
about hooks; there’s an element of subtle experimentation lurking just
beneath the surface, a chilly ambience, perhaps even a sense of unease, or
a darkness that isn’t always immediately obvious. As debut releases go, this one is
full of depth and promise.You can buy (it is “name your price”) or stream the EP on Bandcamp below, and check out the Remixes release which followed in August.
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