We love us some Electro around the RNRF offices. We especially love the kind of Electro that not only begs repeated listens but also benefits from repeated listens and in the case of “SAINT.EXE” from Providence’s own CARV.R, it’s that kind of Electro.
[Read more…]Teen Idle Taps Into Mid-’90’s Alternative On Nostalgic Yet New Nonfiction
Diving into Nonfiction, the debut record from multi-instrumentalist Sara Abdelbarry under the nom de plume Teen Idle, and fans of those charming Indie Pop singles that preceded the album immediately get a treat in the form of the 1-2-3 punch of “Saccharine”, Birthday Cake”, and “Norway” all in a row to start as a refreshing reminder of why they’re here in the first place. And for new fans, this trio of tracks is just the prologue to an earnest aural novel that’s perfect for the current changing of the seasons.
[Read more…]Singles! Teen Idle, “Saccharine”
Expanding the sonic palette that began with “Birthday Cake” and carried over into “Norway”, Teen Idle’s latest single “Saccharine” is some next level musical mastery from an artist who is already proving to be THE one to watch in 2023 with each passing release (Which all leads to full-length Nonfiction arriving on September 29th).
“Saccharine” might be the most intricate yet in Sara Abdelbarry’s aural arsenal. A track that’s vibrant, vivacious, and glistening seemingly all at the same time and fully utilizing the “multi-instrumentalist” tag that Abdelbarry justly brandishes, “Saccharine” is playful yet poised bringing some soothing (And sexy?) saxophone sounds into the arena along with a bouncing bass line and Samir Tawalare’s divine drumming once again accenting the underlying grooves.
“Saccharine” is out now through H1 MASSIVE. You can get your copy by heading here and for more from Teen Idle, including ALL the deets on that aforementioned incoming full-length, follow the trail of socials by heading here, here, or here.
Singles! Teen Idle, “Norway”
Follow-up’s can be a tricky thing. There’s a need to maintain a certain status quo so that any new fans you gained from the last release stay the course but also there’s a need to diversify and show range because who wants the same thing over and over, right? Sara Abdelbarry as Teen Idle goes for a nice mix of splitting it down the middle with new single “Norway” ahead of debut full-length Nonfiction which is coming your way soon!
[Read more…]Singles! Teen Idle, “Birthday Cake”
What a vibrant, lush sounding single “Birthday Cake” is! From multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Sara Abdelbarry as Teen Idle, “Birthday Cake” is the first slice of music from the upcoming debut record Nonfiction and hopefully a great indication of what’s to come.
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