Smany’s latest album To Lie Latent isn’t quite a new release. Rather, it features a lot of glances back at the wispy electronic singer/songwriter’s history. Some songs are simply brought back, while others — such as “2113,” originally released in 2014 via Bunkai-Kei Records — get updated and played around with. It’s a personal favorite pursuit from musicians, when they revisit older works and tinker around, trying to find new perspectives on the songs. In 2019, Smany adds strings and a little more urgency to the pitter-patter synths and her own sing-speak. It’s familiar, but with an added oomph reflecting her last few years. Listen above.
