R E L has today released her new EP titled ‘Medicine’ via Evocapop. Evocapop is a name and genre R E L has come up with that combines and transcends evocative and pop, meaning music that makes you feel as well as think. ‘Medicine does more than that, in my opinion. It does make you feel and think, but it also inspires you to act and progress on those feelings and, to a later extent, ideas that this music brings and exposes. That’s the type of music we so desperately need more of. In a world filled with lyrics bragging about that new car, social media clout, number of sexual partners, etc., we now get an introspective look at the self and the worth we need to feel.
Set amongst a slight orchestration of music that creates an atmosphere for the mood, each track introduces itself with either a warm handshake or a sincere hug. They immerse you with love and longing and carry each lyric along, surrounding it with little sonic muses within the notes and inspiration in the melodies.
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About R E L
R E L is a critically acclaimed artist and singer-songwriter known for her soulful, enchanting and often introspective music which she coined, “evocapop”. With a unique blend of emotive lyrics and captivating melodies, R E L’s work resonates with audiences seeking authenticity, depth and magic in modern music. A couple of her most notable songs are “Plateau,” from her debut crowd-funded EP released in 2015 and “Night City, which she wrote for feature in the video game, Cyberpunk 2077. “Night City” was used in the game trailer and has become a fan favorite across the globe.
R E L has amassed over 30 million streams across platforms, over 15 million Spotify streams, and 6 million Youtube views. Her most recent releases are singles off her forthcoming sophomore album, “Canary” and “Intuition”, a single with indie rock artist, Jonny Stanbeck, called “Blink” and a live recorded EP, R E L in the Meantime, each promising a powerful and transformative experience for listeners. R E L in the Meantime was recorded live, each song in one take, with the artist’s dad accompanying her on guitar.
In a world of ever present technology and A.I. the EP holds a refreshing rawness and natural beauty that inspires. R E L describes her music as evocapop, a genre she came up with combining evocative and pop — music that makes you feel and think. Tastemakers and music lovers have described her sound as indie pop, dream pop, alternative r&b and art pop. Stay tuned for more new music soon, including her sophomore album. The first three songs of the album are out now as the “Medicine” EP – and they offer a look into the world of raw, emotive, enchanting R E L . “Medicine” is a story of self love and healing intimately connected to my own journey of healing and embodiment. The record is about release, softening, angst, embodiment, hope, love.
Self love is the foundation of peace. So many of us, myself included, have struggled with or struggle with some form of hating self. If we hate ourselves, how can we really love another?,” shares the artist.
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