Olivia D. Jones uses what sound like discordant drones to establish a sense of the otherworldly at the outset of “:: virago ::” shot through with spiraling, distorted bursts of electronic noise. When her voice comes in with a chorus of herself in various forms from melodic voicing and those not so harmonic it is in words about the determination of a woman in resisting traditional culture and the law when it attempts to circumscribe her will. It’s one of four songs on the new EP ::m x m:: which explores themes of identity, parenting, human rights and the role of women in communities. Fans of Laurel Halo and Pauline Oliveros will appreciate Jones’ creativity in the use of tone and composition to put the mind into a space open to reorienting established cognitive paradigms through unconventional songwriting. Listen to “:: virago ::” on Bandcamp and follow Jones at the link below.
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