New Uami: “Yakedo”
Uami is one of those artists who post and share so much online that keeping track of what is what can be tough. “Yakedo,” though, is definitely a new one from the artist, and a great glimpse into the sonic realm they’ve started creating. Flashes of Metoronori-style world building pop up over the course of this fidgety number, crafting an off-kilter pop song featuring sudden shifts in tempo, weird moments of decay in the back and total collapse come the final stretch. Maybe it’s all a reflection of one of the more prominent lyrics, “I’m so tired in my bedroom,” this one capturing the feeling of exhaustion and eventual surrender to sleep. But even so, Uami’s singing comes through clearly, and for all the oddball energy, offers something solid to hold on to. Listen above.