Having followed Italian electronic wizards Trust The Mask for the better part of the year, we always knew there was going to be a reckoning, the final step in their journey to artistic authenticity. That moment is now here, with nuanced creatives Elisa Del Bianco and Vittoria Cavedon unveiling their latest effort, a majestic and complex album balanced and the intersection between leftfield pop and experimental electronica. ‘Idiom’ might not be for everyone, with its glitchy percussions, bucolic harmonies and hypnotising soundscapes, but it sure does connect with us.
References are many and very eclectic; the record is essentially a snapshot of Trust The Mask’s personal history and musical philosophy. That’s why the listener will be intrigued by the many alternating characters ‘Idiom’ seems to explore. From lyric-less pieces, such as the cinematic and ambient-like ‘it’s a matter of fact’, to more pop-structured gems, such as ‘Otaku’ or ‘Loaded Gun’.
Like a charged chiaroscuro on an old painting, ‘Idiom’ could be intended as a contrast between light and darkness: different flavouring and personalities clashing with each other, ultimately revealing the magnitude of a project that looks to have flourished to the highest peaks of creativity.
Speaking about the record – but ultimately also about the philosophy behind the project – Trust The Mask explain: “Every human being wants to be accepted and loved, and as a result, everyone tries to mask themselves in social contexts – in their jobs and at school and everywhere. It’s only when we’re on stage doing music that we feel completely free. The mask is something that everyone has, but if you take it away then you can really be yourself.”
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