FAWNA Delivers Her Groundbreaking EP, “Vol. 2”
By: Chris Buxton IG: @chrisbuxtonllg
In today’s music industry, I feel like everything sounds the same. Everyone is either riding the same trends or they are creating songs with little substance. As an art form, music needs to be expressive, and there needs to be an identity behind the artists/bands that are making it. In a time where music feels formulaic and emotionless, I continue to search for artists/bands that are pioneering this next generation. Regardless of monthly listeners and hype, all I care about is the music. What story are you trying to tell? What sets you apart from the rest of the industry? Do I connect with this? These are all questions that I try to answer when finding new artists. This week, I came across Canadian singer-songwriter Jenna Deagle-Potter aka FAWNA.
FAWNA blends elements of R&B, Trip-Hop, & Electronica into one unique dynamic sound. From her emotional storytelling to her captivating sonics, FAWNA’s records evoke raw emotions out of me. Personally, I love how she discusses themes of vulnerability, empowerment, and self-discovery. At a time where the world feels cloudy, music like this is needed. Now, FAWNA enters our pages with her EP, “Vol. 2”.
“Vol. 2” is a 6-track masterpiece that is carried by genre-bending and cinematic soundscapes that allow FAWNA’s iconic vocals to shine. The mixture of her heartfelt songwriting and captivating vocal performances makes this project a chef’s kiss. Sonically, this project was cohesive at its core, and I loved how she was able to express her feelings of self-belief & reclamation of spirit. As someone that can relate to loss, this project hit me at my core. I recently lost the love of my life to cancer, so the album gives me a sense of hope for my future. I’m facing hardships that I never though I would experience, and this EP has become a light in my life.
My favorite song was “Energy”. “Energy” is a fiery record that serves as declaration of autonomy. The song also showcases her production debut, and it further proves how talented she is. Personally, I loved the atmospheric soundscape and engaging vocals. Her performance pulled me in from start to finish. If you are looking for a song about building inner strength in the face of adversity, this is the song for you.
Overall, this is one of my favorite projects of the year so stream it below.
