The sense of enigmatic foreboding is unsettling and strong in Lula Asplund’s aptly titled “Awaken In The Marsh.” The energy is reminiscent of the vibe of old forgotten places. The slow cycling drones in subtle layers that interweave and complement one another in a background, ambient sound that creeps into your consciousness is undeniably engaging the way the sheer atmosphere of films like Carnival of Souls (1962) or the aesthetics of German Expressionist films. It sticks with you and lingers like a sound you’ve heard your whole life and which has settled into your consciousness that when gone, and when the song ends, you feel like something is missing until your brain re-adjusts. Think something like an earworm from a David Lynch-ian universe. Listen to “Awaken In The Marsh” on Spotify and follow Chicago-based artist Lula Asplund on Instagram.
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