L'Rain's 'fata morgana' is a sonic requiem for our collective ennui

We're just weeks into the summer and L'Rain is already conjuring a haunting sense of existential dread with her new album, fata morgana. Released in August, the follow-up to 2023's I Killed Your Dog marks a darkly introspective turn for the artist, who's long been known for her genre-bending blend of electronic and R&B sounds. With longtime collaborators Ben Chapoteau-Katz and Andrew Lappin on board, fata morgana promises to be a deeply personal and sonically devastating listen.

The album's lead single, 'soulless cycle', is already showing signs of the same intense emotional resonance that made I Killed Your Dog such a critical hit. With its throbbing beat and Taja Cheek's anguished vocals, 'soulless cycle' is a stark reminder that even in the midst of summer's languid heat, there's always something more sinister lurking just beneath the surface.

For fans of L'Rain's previous work, fata morgana will be a welcome (if unsettling) addition to their discography. But for newcomers, it's an opportunity to experience a bold new chapter in her artistic evolution – one that promises to be both deeply unsettling and cathartically liberating.