The four track debut EP from Rumara is an unravelling of emotions, a complete and utter unfolding of internal turmoil, and an attempt at breaking down and shining a light on our inner selves. It’s luxuriously produced, carrying with it a scenic and cinematic aesthetic that completely envelopes you as you flow through each piece. The dreamy electro-pop album sees the South London duo experiment with soundscapes that are luscious, lavish, and lustrous. Form the more morose and melancholic tone of ‘Empire’ to the more ravishing and spirited tone of ‘Storm-Edit’, there’s a whole variety of tunes that come through emotively and stylistically.
It’s the richness of their self-titled debut that will keep you coming back for more. No song feels incomplete on a first listen. There’s a seemingly infinite pool of sonic elements that keep unravelling to you as you listen through Rumara. The hauntingly beautiful vocal harmonies on a track like ‘Crown’ right before the beat comes crashing down with such fury and power is an undoubted highlight. It turns from something light to something exceptionally heavy and almost intimidating. As they sing ‘Breathe’ you feel relaxed, a moment of catharsis as the production starts to entirely sweep you off.
You’re bound to fall in love with the lavishness of the production, the enigmatic nature of their style, and the sheer attention to detail the duo is able to imbibe into each track. It’s not your average electro-pop record, it’s something darker and more impressive.