‘alone at night’ is an impressive record. Incredibly nuanced and curated, the track is powerful both in its sonic and lyrical picture. A mesmerising example of leftfield electronica, it deeply delves into alternative sound design, built on introspective tones and hazy soundscapes. It all works well with emize’s vocals, so fragile yet so intense, sharing strong elegance and a certain anthemic energy.
On the lyrical side, ‘alone at night’ represents a tale of empowerment and fierceness for its author, a reaction to a status quo that doesn’t feel right at all. As emize explains: “I had watched a slew of Asian hate crimes come and go in the news. My brother got mugged twice being called racial slurs that year. And earlier in life in my twenties, I’d been followed home too by men catcalling and threatening me. Idk, earlier, that stuff was just business as usual to me. I’d accepted the reality that physical safety was not a guarantee for women.”
Naturally, the song pushes the listeners towards reflection and acceptance, calling for a safer environment for all minorities. Such a relatable and crucial theme works well with its musical framework, making for a piece that puts the emphasis on both sides of artistic creation, ultimately representing an authentic slice of emize’s personal expression.
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