DOT by Anastasia Coope

For fans of Bjork, Nico, Animal Collective, indietronica, and the dissection of a fragmented self facing digital alienation, DOT by Anastasia Coope slings the current wave of singer-songwriter melancholia into a new experimental dimension. Remnants of Coope’s previous folksy sound persist more so in an atmosphere than in any particular instrument, with the record’s rhythmic pulse and lyrical cadence hinting at an intimate understanding of deep tradition. However, complete abstraction in the mostly synthetic sounds of the record reveal much more modern influences, which only become more apparent as we zoom into the chopped and screwed nature of each individual lyrical phrase. From the worn traditional diaries of the conventional songwriter Coope fashions something inextricable from a contemporary context, sounds which absorb the chaotic energy of the internet. Though those original sentiments and ethoses remain, their role in a world increasingly detached from any kind of shared material reality necessitates a transition out of traditional form, into something maleable, unknown, and intuitively beautiful.