""I sat down, made a list of all the things I care about / Think I mentioned Scott Street and Springsteen / And I wrote your name twice"
Nothing, nothing will pull you in close and push all that pain away (that may be hovering around you like Japanese ghosts) than a perfectly poised, emotional, relatable voice and acoustic guitar only. The Beatles knew that when Paul sang "Yesterday". It is the reason why "Everlong" by Dave Grohl is a hundred times better than when the Foo Fighters perform it. Kurt Cobain knew the power of voice and acoustic guitar and, of course, Phoebe Bridgers embodies it as did the forever, forever missed Elliot Smith. This fact and blessing came to mind when I listened to and absorbed the penetratingly beautiful "June Gloom" by Alix Page.
As a celebration of her recently released and highly anticipated debut EP "Old News" she has released some purely acoustic renditions, "June Gloom" being one of them. I actually prefer this stark acoustic version over the studio version and the ambience of cars or wind rushing by feels right. Alix's voice somehow feels even more beautiful without any hints of reverb or studio embellishments. It is safe to say that her melancholy tenderness makes you think of Phoebe Bridgers and some might even say that Alix's vocal aesthetic or lyrical shapes may not of existed in quite the same way if Phoebe hadn't come before. That doesn't bother me and, in fact, it makes me happy.
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Praised by key tastemaker outlets including NME, The Fader, Stereogum, CLASH, and more, Alix Page, 20, may at first seem indistinguishable from the average teenager.
She has a severe love for skorts, has been dubbed “a pleasure to have in class” on more than one occasion, and still revels in the feeling of seeing someone’s bedroom for the first time. Instantly, Alix Page transforms into the best friend you didn’t know you had. Although ordinary, upon closer examination you’ll find yourself enthralled by Alix’s unconventional inner world, rooted with talents beyond her teenage years.
Along with her kindness, Page is equipped with a multitude of irrefutable abilities. At 3, she began reciting songs in full to anyone who’d listen. At 5, she found trouble by openly humming during parent-teacher conferences. Page discovered her love of expressing vulnerable emotions through song, backed by her perfect pitch and multi-instrumentalism, branching outwards with each shaping experience in life. For Alix Page, admiring, reflecting upon, and performing each passing moment is an effortless expression of bravery, honesty, and clarity.
Alix Page, "June Gloom", acoustic version, singer songwriter, indie rock, folk indie, bedroom pop, EP "Old News", acoustic,
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