"we hush our mouths or say it louder"
Upstate New York based indie pop artist Denitia is a versatile singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Her latest, track (with accompanying video) Place To Be hit me instantly with it's immediately inviting and soulful pop tone. From the squashed easy mid-temp beat, the dreamy guitars and Denitia's R&B indie soothed vox, the track rides a super inviting line between 80's new wave / soul pop (I flashed on an amalgam of Martha Davis from the Motels and Whitney Houston) with past and current indie pop / dream pop affections like Beach House and the iconic Cocteau Twins.
This cross generational and cross genre'd aesthetic blending soul pop, R&B indie, commercial pop, new wave and dream pop tones makes her sounds feel utterly timeless and maybe push a bit further than her previous work in the indie R&B duo of Denitia and Sene.
[The video was directed and edited by Emory Parker, the co-founder of Blue Slate Films, a female-run production company that aims to bring queer and female-driven stories to the forefront. Parker is also a recipient of the Horizon Award founded by Cassian Elwes (Mudbound, The Butler), Christine Vachon (Carol, Boys Don’t Cry), and Lynette Howell Taylor (A Star is Born, Blue Valentine).
“The raw and intimate video captures the song’s dreamy, 4 AM vibe using a combination of superimposition and practical effects,” explains Parker, “ While the song examines a complex relationship, we decided to take a more poetic, imagery-based approach. The themes and emotions conveyed in “Place To Be” are especially relevant at this time. It was a pleasure collaborating with Denitia on this poignant project.”
Denitia on the video: “I waited a bit to release this, it didn't feel right a couple months ago when there were so many other extremely crucial conversations being had. I realize though, it's not lost on me, that it is a push for the movement for me to exist publicly - to continue my output as a visible black + queer artist working outside the confines of expectation. And that context continues to inform the music I'm working on currently.”]
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Denitia is an indie-pop artist based in upstate New York. Hailed as “the epitome of soulful,” by The Fader, the singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist is known for her dreamy genre-melding solo project that expands upon her past work in indie r&b duo denitia and sene.
A few years ago, Denitia moved out to The Rockaways, a quiet beach community at the outermost edge of NYC, and released a solo EP under her middle name, ADESUWA. She then found herself turning further inward for inspiration. A stepping stone to her re-emergence as a solo artist, Denitia dropped all the band names and aliases to continue recording and performing under her first name.
Denitia released the Ceilings EP in Summer '17, blending dream pop, electronic soundscapes, and her distinct, soulful vocals. Ceilings attracted acclaim from The Guardian, Village Voice, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Afropunk for its bold, genre-melding sounds.
She spent the beginning of the following year releasing a series of singles exploring the far reaches of her ethereal pop sound, culminating in the release of her EP Be There - a statement collection of songs showcasing the breadth and versatility of Denitia’s pop songwriting with a breathtaking suite of four powerful new tracks that move from ballads to house to dancehall with ease.
This year has seen Denitia collaborating with multi-instrumentalist and DJ, Quantic on the lead single from his latest album. “You Used to Love Me” was featured on Apple Music’s Best of the Week and was on rotation for several weeks on BBC6 playlists.
Denitia was recently invited to record a COLORS Live Session with British producer and artist Quantic. The video has racked up close to 320K views on YouTube.
Touch of the Sky, released in November, is a fusion of the country music influences from Denitia’s youth and her signature electronic pop sound. Listeners might hear hints of dream-pop and ambient electronica reflecting the guiding inspiration of ethereal acts like Beach House and Cocteau Twins. The album is a reflection on identity, love, youth, and self-evolution anchored in wide sonic soundscapes composed of layered vocals, dreamy synths, and reverb-drenched guitars.
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denitia
Denitia is an indie-pop artist based in upstate New York. Hailed as “the epitome of soulful,” by The Fader, the singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist is known for her dreamy genre-melding solo project that expands upon her past work in indie r&b duo denitia and sene.
A few years ago, Denitia moved out to The Rockaways, a quiet beach community at the outermost edge of NYC, and released a solo EP under her middle name, ADESUWA. She then found herself turning further inward for inspiration. A stepping stone to her re-emergence as a solo artist, Denitia dropped all the band names and aliases to continue recording and performing under her first name.
Denitia released the Ceilings EP in Summer '17, blending dream pop, electronic soundscapes, and her distinct, soulful vocals. Ceilings attracted acclaim from The Guardian, Village Voice, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Afropunk for its bold, genre-melding sounds.
She spent the beginning of the following year releasing a series of singles exploring the far reaches of her ethereal pop sound, culminating in the release of her EP Be There - a statement collection of songs showcasing the breadth and versatility of Denitia’s pop songwriting with a breathtaking suite of four powerful new tracks that move from ballads to house to dancehall with ease.
This year has seen Denitia collaborating with multi-instrumentalist and DJ, Quantic on the lead single from his latest album. “You Used to Love Me” was featured on Apple Music’s Best of the Week and was on rotation for several weeks on BBC6 playlists.
Denitia was recently invited to record a COLORS Live Session with British producer and artist Quantic. The video has racked up close to 320K views on YouTube.
Touch of the Sky, released in November, is a fusion of the country music influences from Denitia’s youth and her signature electronic pop sound. Listeners might hear hints of dream-pop and ambient electronica reflecting the guiding inspiration of ethereal acts like Beach House and Cocteau Twins. The album is a reflection on identity, love, youth, and self-evolution anchored in wide sonic soundscapes composed of layered vocals, dreamy synths, and reverb-drenched guitars.
NOTICE: If you enjoyed this article, please consider donating to AP as we are in need of support to keep our coverage of Indie Artists like this one alive: click here > https://gf.me/u/yp5ich
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