Emily Edrosa EP Review

Emily Edrosa is Emily Littler, member of Street Chant – an Auckland trio that has played since 2007 and won the inaugural Critics Choice at the 2010 NZ Music Awards. Emily however, has been putting out some new solo stuff as Emily Edrosa, which is the second effort after Body/Christ released in 2013. The newest release is an eclectic sound, sort of folky, rocky, punky pop!

Animal is the opening song that is eerie not only musically but lyrically. It’s about an online stalking situation that takes a bad turn. Musically it opens with rapid drum beat which is a solid feature throughout the EP, along with a guitar and vacant vocals. It’s interesting, dark and sets up a disturbing anticipation for the rest of the EP.

The other tracks provide a tongue in cheek running commentary on popular culture, addressing themes like religion (Jesuss), relationships and social anxiety (Corner of the Party) and the internet with all its faults Behind Yr Back. The EP concludes with a track everyone can relate to about being told of by a parent Edrosy and lastly Underground.

In her Bio it says of this EP that “Edrosa found herself facing the dual burdens of an unfamiliarity with her new gear and an unfortunately timed incidence of writers’ block. Seeking to kill two birds, she decided to focus her energies on a singular concept, the idea being that writing a body of work within strict time and subject constraints would allow her both to clear the creative hurdle and to hone her engineering abilities.” What it comes down to, is that Emily is a talented musician that provides an interesting take on life and its idiosyncrasies. 

Check it out https://emilyedrosa.bandcamp.com/