Cristian Usai (Italy) - Lily’s Memories (EP 2023)

7th release by the great Cristian Usai, who’s behind other projects such as Opera D’Acciaio, Neomortoria and the Inferior Press Productions label. Close to half an hour of nocturnal, urban, romantic decay conveyed through foggy Ambient/Noise soundscapes. The music is most often deeply naive and melancholic, with the exception of “Wait“, which is definitely the most tormented and negativist moment in the release. “Dive and Die“ appear with a higher sense of hope, albeit definitely twisted, with clear elements of Synth Pop and beautiful melodies, drowned in the confusion of the lo-fi production and haze of the Noise elements, as well as vocals of a suffocating soul. Digital and tape out via Minimal Impact. Minimal Impact: Tracklist: 1 Her Velvet Legs 00:00 2 Turin In Obscurity 06:21 3 Wait 11:26 4 Dive and Die 15:27 5 A Step Forward 18:44 6 Fragile Desires 23:32