A waterfall of visceral description and urgent feeling that cascades like an unsolvable riddle, Regina Spektor’s theatrical new single, “Up the Mountain,” is a collision of energy, sound and style. Part orchestral, part electronic, the avant-pop track was co-produced by Spektor and John Congleton. It’s a second glimpse at Home, before and after (out 24 June), Spektor’s forthcoming full length—her first since 2016.
Accompanying the announcement of Regina Spektor’s eighth album, Home, before and after, out 24 June, the lead single “Becoming All Alone” begins beautifully then blossoms into a grand, orchestral soundscape that buoys the singer’s compelling vocals. Spektor recorded the album, which she co-produced with John Congleton, in Upstate New York. She’ll soon embark on a tour to support it.
With substantial periods of minimal instrumentation strung through with deep, soulful vocals, “Aftertaste” by Whethan, and featuring Opia, unfolds again and again. The track reflects continued developments from producer (and DJ) Whethan, aka Chicago-based Ethan Snoreck. But for all its thoughtful emotionalism and artistry, it also just happens to be plain old enjoyable.
