Astoria arrives with shimmering hypnotic single, ‘True Luck’, and drops her debut album, BORNE WORLD, an escapist rumination on life, death and rebirth.
Astoria is the brainchild of artist/producer, Isabelle Ennis. Rooted in the soundscapes of experimental pop electronica, Astoria’s wistful vocals beckon you into her atmosphere, combining fusions of synths, harps, samplers and an array of electronic instruments. She’s constantly exploring sonic possibility, and she pushes the boundaries of her world at every turn.
The New York based artist draws inspiration from places, people and memory to craft her distinctive sound. Living in Asheville, North Carolina for the past 8 years, Astoria credits the city for making up her being. The album was birthed through partnerships with her Asheville collaborators, Adam Mcdaniel and Drop of Sun Studios (Animal Collective, Angel Olsen). ‘True Luck’ arrives as the standout single of BORNE WORLD. Echoey synths propel Astoria’s distinctive vocals forth, as sparkling harmonies fuse with philosophical shadows to maintain a trip-hop twist on the lead single.
Perhaps timely, the record arrives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Striking a personal chord with the artist, Ennis wishes to utilize the platform gained through this release to spread awareness to the struggles the Asheville community are currently facing. Paying homage to her Asheville collaborators credited on BORNE WORLD, the record has taken on new meaning to Ennis in the wake of the disaster.
BORNE WORLD is an exploration of consciousness. It explores the cycle of life in its three stages: Death, Love and Rebirth. The record was written over the course of 7 years, tracing Astoria’s development and resurgence through her 20s. On both universal and personal levels, the record delves into the blossoming, love and death cycles – exploring themes like time and the hero’s journey. Through these 19 tracks, Astoria finds that loss eventually leads to growth and exploration. BORNE WORLD pierces our stratosphere as a reflection of the deep desire and pull for transformation and rebirth.
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