“Lost Signal” is Lola Wild’s recently released extended play that will immediately appeal to anyone who appreciates cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed music. Arriving after “Girls In Hollywood,” “Lost Signal,” “Relax,” and “Jump The Gun,” four previously released standalone singles that vividly showcase what you might expect from this material, Lola Wild also included “The End,” the fifth and final composition that pretty much sums up the entire EP. Lyrically, “Lost Signal” explores love, relationships, various sentiments, moods, situations, and circumstances, making it a highly relatable collection of songs that will immediately resonate with the broader auditorium. Sonically, Lola Wild’s sound combines various influences, styles, techniques, and approaches in order to craft a luxuriant sonic imagery that immediately wraps around the listening apparatus and refuses to let go long after the last notes and beats end. Perhaps contemporary indie music comes to mind first, as the artist incorporated all the fundamental elements of indie pop into her music, but do not be surprised if you stumble upon some of the finest properties of alternative pop, synth pop, new wave, Americana, and cinematic ambient. Lola Wild tastefully, wisely, and expertly combines all these styles, creating a timeless masterpiece worth repeating over and over again.
This epic sonic journey begins with “Jump The Gun,” an excellent composition that vividly showcases what you might expect from the remainder of the extended play. Lola Wild’s impressive songwriting, composing, and performing abilities are on full display here, as this track gradually builds a lush atmosphere that grabs you by the collar and immediately transports you into another realm. Her beautiful voice perfectly pairs with reverby guitars while the subtle yet vividly hearable synths slowly shape a calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal atmosphere. As the song progresses, you’ll notice how all these guitar and synth works evolve while the addition of the intricate basslines and moderate rhythmic patterns acts as a backbone that holds everything together. “Girls In Hollywood” is another standout track where beautiful synth themes, melodies, and harmonies reign supreme. You’ll notice how all those layers articulate without spoiling each other, while subtle chord progressions serve more as a backdrop for all these instrumentations. In the meantime, Lola Wild’s souful, passionate, sincere, confident, emotive, powerful vocal performance elevates everything to new heights, commands attention, and decorates each segment and orchestration. The track expands with each new section, proving that Lola Wild pays a lot of attention to arranging and producing her tunes. “Relax” channels mid-nineties pop sound, with all those addictive, hypnotic, irresistible basslines, swirling melodies, and soft ambient pads. The drums are as complex as the remainder of the instrumentation, flawlessly pairing basslines and providing more than necessary support. Once again, Wild’s vocal abilities shine in the limelight. She contributes more than necessary emotional depth and complexity to an already intricate structure. “Lost Signal” sails the calm waters by incorporating another collection of lush synth leads, melodies, harmonies, pads, and other maneuvers that contribute to the nearly otherworldly ambiance. This style suits her well, as her impressive vocal range seamlessly balances low, mid, and high notes with such precision and finesse, emphasizing everything she intended to achieve with this track. The basslines are subtle yet more than vividly hearable in the mix, offering more heaviness, clarity, and depth while somehow remaining as mellow and tender as possible. This epic sonic journey closes with “The End,” a one-minute closure that ranges from time-stretched ambient soundscapes to nearly swirling, reverby Americana-inspired guitar maneuvers. It’s such a fine piece of experimental music that perfectly sums up Lola Wild’s musical range.
“Lost Signal” is such a fine piece of sonic artistry that showcases all the brilliance of the artist. Lola Wild talent, creativity, and skills are on full display here. From fascinating vocal harmonies, lush synths, and beautiful guitar works to intricate low ends and delicate rhythmic patterns, she invested some of the finest ideas and instrumentations you’ll hear on the contemporary music scene. “Lost Signal” is a collection of profoundly emotive, hearty, meaningful songs that will immediately tackle all of your senses, and you should immediately place this gem on your music radar if you’re seeking songs performed straight from the heart. The EP is available on all streaming platforms. Do not miss it!
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