By Clare Flynn
Navigating the challenges of young adulthood in a big city can bring about a variety of emotions, and New Zealand native Indy Yelich showcases all that her early twenties had to offer in her debut EP Threads. Yelich released her first single titled “Threads” back in September and followed up with two more songs, “Killer” and “Hometown,” before announcing her EP. While she was quick to grow a fanbase through her sibling relation to pop-alternative artist Lorde, it is safe to say that Yelich has established her own place within the music industry.
Threads consists of five songs, each focusing on a different aspect of the singer’s life. The opening track “Threads” explores the hardships faced while going through a recent breakup, while the closing track “Freeloader” shows Yelich frustrated by the ways of her past lover.
EP standout “Hometown” tells the story of being in love with someone from where Yelich grew up and the nostalgia she experiences when thinking back on the nights with them. “Killer” looks into the singer’s struggles with mental health, and “Hero” discusses the struggle of being in love with an emotionally unavailable man. The songwriting on the EP is consistently emotional and relatable to listeners, while production remains reminiscent of her sister’s grammy-nominated “Melodrama.”
For a debut release, Indy Yelich crafted excellent work. The melodies of the five songs are certain to live rent-free in listeners’ heads and leave them feeling connected to what the artist is going through. Future projects from Yelich, including her upcoming debut album, will be highly anticipated.
Navigating the challenges of young adulthood in a big city can bring about a variety of emotions, and New Zealand native Indy Yelich showcases all that her early twenties had to offer in her debut EP Threads. Yelich released her first single titled “Threads” back in September and followed up with two more songs, “Killer” and “Hometown,” before announcing her EP. While she was quick to grow a fanbase through her sibling relation to pop-alternative artist Lorde, it is safe to say that Yelich has established her own place within the music industry.
Threads consists of five songs, each focusing on a different aspect of the singer’s life. The opening track “Threads” explores the hardships faced while going through a recent breakup, while the closing track “Freeloader” shows Yelich frustrated by the ways of her past lover.
EP standout “Hometown” tells the story of being in love with someone from where Yelich grew up and the nostalgia she experiences when thinking back on the nights with them. “Killer” looks into the singer’s struggles with mental health, and “Hero” discusses the struggle of being in love with an emotionally unavailable man. The songwriting on the EP is consistently emotional and relatable to listeners, while production remains reminiscent of her sister’s grammy-nominated “Melodrama.”
For a debut release, Indy Yelich crafted excellent work. The melodies of the five songs are certain to live rent-free in listeners’ heads and leave them feeling connected to what the artist is going through. Future projects from Yelich, including her upcoming debut album, will be highly anticipated.
5/5
