Jenobi

...at first, the songs by the Swedish-born artist seem to be laden with contrasts and paradoxes. They are angry and tender, vibrant and melancholic, sombre and euphoric at the same time. In the second track, "Turn Off The Light," a suppressed rage can be felt heroically fighting its way through the solemn darkness, while "Mad Sad Crazy" radiates casual emotional detachment. In her lyrics, Jenobi confronts hurdles with a vulnerable serenity. The melancholy of the music is complemented by her honest and reflective lyrics. The tension created by the contrasts in her feelings and her songs grabs the listener immediately with the very first chord. The entire record has a beautiful, handcrafted feel with a sound that is pure and sincere. Apelmo Mattsson's delicate yet sometimes growlingly distorted electric guitar combines in perfect symbiosis with her lively basslines. Her throaty tender vocals sweep us away into a magical musical world of Scandinavian melancholy that oozes yearning and emotion. Her electronic playfulness reminds us of Lykke Li. And by fusing indie pop and folk sounds there’s a subtle hint of Big Thief and Feist. "Patterns" captivates with its direct honesty. It exudes a natural empathetic strength. The contrasts create something new. Genuinely Jenobi. There are no contradictions.