Shangri-Lass is the solo project of Sister Wives bassist Rose Love and she’s releasing an EP called Over & Over on April 28 through Redundant Span. The latest glimpse of the EP is the single “Father’s Daughter”, with Love saying:
“The song is a mess of ideas from a messy brain: depression, trying to get through a bad trip, how religious brainwashing never leaves you and then relating to my dad through all of those shared experiences.”
“Father’s Daughter” strides on Goldfrapp-like synth and guitars in an imposing march of glam pop prowess. Shangri-Lass’ vocals come howling out from behind this wall of sound, a lot less composed than the music itself, asking “is it day or night?” and “is it light or shade? / because I feel the same either way.” This disaffected approach makes an odd but undeniable complement to the pulsating synths and guitars, but shades of passion ultimately get drawn out, especially as the song breaks down into a prayer from Love to her father, asking to hear all the things she wants to hear. “Father’s Daughter” is a dark and tense exploration of Shangri-Lass’ muddled mindset, which peaks in the chorus admission: “the way you talk to me / puts me back on my knees”. Shangri-Lass unburdens herself of a variety of worries in a concerning – but uneniably riveting – pop package.
Watch the video for “Father’s Daughter” below or find it on streamers.
Shangri-Lass’ Over & Over EP arrives on April 28 through Redundant Span. You can find her on Instagram, Twitter and Bandcamp.
