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EP · 2024

Blackout Balcony

by Veda Monroe

Five songs of nights that turn after the lights go out: blackouts, rain, and second chances.

Tracks

  1. 1. Popcorn Light on Main StreetA quiet Tuesday and the cinema sign still glowing. I wanted to open the EP with a small-town hush.cosy soul, nostalgic soul3:09
  2. 2. Back Seat Glow, Windows FoggedThe cab door closes and the city turns to gold. It's the smoothest track here, on purpose.quiet storm, slow jam3:32
  3. 3. Blackout Balcony, Candles LowThe whole block went dark and I lit candles on the balcony. It's the title track because it's the mood.hushed soul, dream soul3:34
  4. 4. Knock on the Door After Eight YearsEight years of unsent letters, and then I finally knocked. The most nervous I've been on a vocal take.gospel-tinged soul, acoustic soul3:13
  5. 5. Night Out Gone Sideways, Walking HomeHeels in my hand, phone at three percent, a blister on my foot. I laughed and cried while writing it.late-night r&b, melancholy soul3:34

Liner notes

I made this EP right after Soft Launch, while the studio habits were still fresh and I didn't want to stop. Most of it is about the night going sideways in a way that turns out okay: a blackout, a long walk home, a door you thought was closed. I tracked the lead vocals quick and spent all my time on the harmonies, as always. It's the sound of a candle and a thunderstorm.

Veda Monroe