Earlier this month, I stumbled upon ‘Volcanic Lavender’, an experimental and cinematic tune courtesy of Iain Rowley. Rowley, a multi-instrumentalist and producer hailing from Nottingham, is the creative genius behind Odonian Drifts, and I don’t think they’ll mind me saying that their sound is deeply unique, unconventional, and leftfield. Clocking in at an immersive six minutes and twenty-two seconds, the epic track takes a dark and moody journey into philosophical pessimism, a pop-cultural interest that has steadily gained popularity recently. Sure, the average listener might think it unwise to start an album by engulfing the listener in an atmosphere of experimental electronic hopelessness, but Rowley is not looking to appeal to the masses.
‘Volcanic Lavender’ forms part of Odonian Drifts’ debut EP ‘Earwitness on Trial’, a sensational collection of four songs that wonderfully introduce this new and exciting musician to the world.
Drawing inspiration from acts and artists like Coil, Anne Waldman, Current 93, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, and Eartheater, Odonian Drifts has come with a fresh and interesting new sound that’s hard to ignore. He may not be for everyone, and he may take some getting used to, but once it clicks, it all just makes sense.
Serious tune alert! Enjoy ‘Volcanic Lavender’ on Spotify now:
