BABY is more than one artist; the name conjures a sound and identity that is both introspective and experimental, tender and impulsive. On the self-produced and written cut “LOSING SENSATION // WEAR MY SKIN,” the artist transports you into near-cinematic territory that neatly encapsulates the battle of stasis versus paranoia, ‘stuck’ versus ‘idol.’
AIRY BABY’s sound feels like an ethereal whisper, a mix of sadness and grunge, beckoning you inside a womb of deep contemplation. Its two halves are nearly opposites of each other in emotion. The first half conveys a sense of being stuck in the continuum as if life is on a continuous forward spiral that passes you by. It’s a feeling anyone who’s ever been trapped in indecision or uncertainty knows well.
The switch-up comes at about 1:33, though, and the vibe does a 180. It’s like the shock of being woken from the paralysis, and suddenly, you’re wrapped up in the maelstrom that is your brain. The paranoia sets in. You start to doubt everything, primarily yourself, and your identity starts to fade. It’s a tender and brave look into the internal tussle that comes with being lost and then trapped in some holding pattern between the placidity of idleness and the franticness of overthinking.
“LOSING SENSATION // WEAR MY SKIN” grooves with experimental electronic references, echoing Radiohead, Kaytranada, and Pinkpanthress. AIRY BABY embraces risk and isn’t afraid to cross lines, combining textured, left-field beats with moody synth lines and haunting vocals for their own sound. You can easily imagine this playing in the background of a long, contemplative drive, the tune that causes you to think, not just listen. “LOSING SENSATION // WEAR MY SKIN,” is a song that’s not afraid of vulnerability, and that courage to lean into the ugly, unsteady parts of life makes it so compelling. It’s not just music but a chance to stop, breathe, and embrace the beautiful mess in our thoughts. So, whether you’re up or paranoid, this song is here for you every step of the way.
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