Boston’s industrial/synth-pop artist FRUITBAT is led by Hannah Lowicki. Growing up in suburban New Jersey and now living in Boston, her sound takes from the industrial scene around her and imbues it directly into her music. Lowicki has contributed to many projects in the past. On the side, she likes to create creative mashups of songs you’d never think would go well together. This unlikeliness shows in the way her music unfolds – putting two things together you’d never thought would sound great but ends up working out. And her music at certain points does sound like a mashup. On her debut self-titled EP FRUITBAT, the artist leans into a very chaotic sound, at times wavering toward dissonance. This dissonant factor feeding into the wake of noise folds and unfolds within the sound as Lowicki weaves in her vocals with wonderful artistry. FRUITBAT is a striking release worth spending some time on.
FRUITBAT gets started with “TAKING CANDY FROM A BABY,” where lowly rumbling bass lines slowly grow in traction in the background. Next, some percussive beats arrive. Lowicki’s dream-like vocals sound out. There is a touch of dissonance to the sounds once the synths come in. The mix of electronics and live instrumentals makes for an effective combination. Raging guitars arrive for a definite and searing sound on “4LOKO.” The vibes are a whirlwind of noise. As more dissonance came in, I was getting very industrial vibes. Lowicki’s vocals here are autotunes. This effect gives her voice a robotic quality. On “SWEETS,” the sound of bongos cut in and out of this recording. Next, more chaos and noise ensue for a revved feel. Lowicki’s vocals are executed in a rap sequence. This really seemed to work here. Some synths enter the picture for a glitch-y and very industrial vibe on “PICTURE.” The fuzz factor in the backdrop was very heavy. Lowicki’s vocals are then unleashed, sounding a little buried in the mix. I was getting some grunge vibes here as well. This gritty song seemed like a great way to send listeners off. Lowicki mixes in a combination of natural instrumentation with digital fare on this release so that the sound we get ends up being very effective. A mainly electronic project, Lowicki is able to work in a lot of interesting sounds and modes. At the very same time, this is through and through her own undertaking, and this shows in the unique way the music uncoils before us. I look forward to seeing any more new projects from her soon.
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