Press materials used the phrase ‘melancholic folk’ to describe today’s feature artist, a tag quite far removed than what I’d initially thought when I heard ‘Clenched Teeth’. Perhaps it’s that very detached, ethereal quality to the music that helps make Okay Kaya so instantly memorable. Tonally the single is super ambitious, threading common themes throughout whilst some of the more intricate melodies constantly shift and evolve. The clip is a simple but beautifully shot of Kaya’s exploration through the darkened streets of Tokyo, a logically conclusive ending makes me wonder when we’ll be seeing and hearing more from her. Let’s hope it’s not too long.
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