Lydia Ainsworth
Country of origin:
Canada
Type of music generally:
Beautiful & fierce evocative/eclectic ethereal ectronica alternative pop
Status:
Most recent release, Sparkles & Debris (2021)
See also:
Lydia Ainsworth's siteWikipedia's entry on Lydia Ainsworth
Comparisons:
Happy Rhodes, Emily Bezar, Kate Bush, Hannah Fury, Susanne Sundfør
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Though everything I heard of her second left me cold, I loved her first release. Thought it was brilliant, inventive sonic soundscapes and gorgeous vocals and melodies. Kinda like Happy meets Emily Bezar. Or something. I hear some Hannah Fury in there frequently, too, and Kate of course. (Neile)I was thinking of Hannah Fury, too... a little like what her more experimental, Through the Gash material might've been like with more... melody and composition. (timjy@sbcglobal.net)
Recommended first album:
Right from Real
Recordings:
- Right from Real (2014)
- Wicked Game (single, 2015)
- Darling of the Afterglow (2017)
- Phantom Forest (2019)
- Sparkles & Debris (2021)
Right from Real
Release info:
2014—Arbutus Records—ABT043
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Lydia Ainsworth—performance, arrangements
Produced by:
Lydia Ainsworth
Comments:
It's awesome. (timjy@sbcglobal.net)#1 on my top ten of 2014. The year's most surprising and mysterious debut. Filled to the brim with sonic trickery, gorgeous strings, and soaring female vocals. Her style is so unique it just needs to be experienced. (lasherboy@gmail.com)
Irresistible. Every bit as brilliant as lasherboy says. My top album of 2014, too. (Neile)
A combination of two EPs, the first of which I like a lot but the second one is a bit bland. Rating: 62/100. Best tracks: "Take Your Face Off," "Malachite." (raschee@gmail.com)
