Zalo, a South Florida-based artist, dropped his remarkable and honest debut EP, “voyager 01.” Released on August 9, 2024, this five-track collection invites listeners to listen closely to his personal thoughts and experiences with his signature indie folk sound and acoustic guitar. The artist delivered an authentic and raw performance bearing his emotions and life experiences through his minimalist and short, lyrically packed songs.
“a breeze that whispered to me” opened the EP for this artist who immediately goes for a deep dive with the listeners into the world of solitude, peace, and escape. On a lyrical level, the song depicts a person looking for some solace and refuge in nature. The track clearly tells a story of someone yearning for freedom from the hardships of everyday life. The serenity of the song is brought on by the gentle melodies produced by Zalo’s vocals and acoustic guitar, with the addition of a calming background of nature’s noise throughout the track that perfectly complements the themes of longing in the song.
On the other hand, “Clouds in your eyes, the sun felt beautiful” is a song that focuses on connection and escape in life. Zalo’s heartfelt vocals give off this sense of wonder and intimacy as the song is about the beauty of shared experiences and the power of being present in the moment. It also reflects the importance of the connection between humans and the world as clearly implied by Zalo throughout this EP. Personally, “loneeee pine” is a track that appeals closely to my heart, as it gives this haunting connection with uncertainty and stagnation as an internal struggle. This minimalist track with this repetitive structure enhances the connection with the listeners, as this track is raw with emotions right off the bat.
With “kayak angst“, it goes on with the continued exploration of existential crises and a desire to escape brought by them. The track managed to convey vulnerability and a raw sense of loneliness and isolation with the gentle melodies brought by Zalo’s vocals. It is a personal track that offers a peek into his struggles in life and his search for the meaning of his life. Lastly, “fort be damned” concludes the whole EP. It is a track that conveys Zalo’s longing and detachment from his past relationships, which perfectly explores the bittersweet themes of escape and nostalgia brought by the memories at the back of his head. Evidently, through the song and its melodies, the artist provided a remarkable and resonant track to showcase the emotions with his chill and serene performance.
Finally, Zalo’s debut EP, voyager 01, is a breath of fresh air on the current overly-produced tracks on the music scene. His raw talent as a songwriter and musician is evident through all these truly connecting and evocative songs, each track carefully written and produced, sharing an intimate connection with the listeners through it. voyager 01 is deep on a personal level; it is calming and melodic because of the quality that Zalo has given to these tracks. Don’t miss out on this promising artist and check him out! Stream voyager 01 on Spotify! Follow Zalo on his social media accounts to learn more about him and his music! Check out “voyager 01” by Zalo now!
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