‘Control’ is one of the heaviest songs we’ve written about here. And I don’t mean heavy as in heavy metal, I mean heavy as in this song has weight. Like diving deep into the ocean, you feel your head filling with pressure. Your ears pop as they adjust. You fear getting the bends when you float back to the surface, but A.A. Williams doesn’t let you back to the surface, and I can’t express how much I enjoy that experience.
More about A.A. Williams from Holy Roar Records
“Finding the balance between gentle and sorrowful is a fine art; with A.A.Williams’ debut EP, this is an effortless notion with a stunning result.”
“Evoking influence from ‘Moon Pix’-era Cat Power and her serene contemporaries such as Emma Ruth Rundle, A.A.Williams is coming out the gate as an exemplary songwriter with anthemic and passionate melodies; the swathe of which leaves the listener doused in sonic density.”
“From the rich and apocalyptic ‘Control’ to the swaying crescendo in ‘Cold’, A.A. Williams crafts a profound sense of melancholy submerged in gothic influence. Swells of ambience and glistening percussion give way to Alex’s sailing vocal performances; ‘Terrible Friends’ and ‘Belong’ demonstrate explosive instrumentation, blossoming the tender nature of A.A. Williams’ sound into something powerful and dynamic with shimmering post-rock guitar leads.”
“A.A. Williams has been confirmed to play 2019’s edition of Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, The Netherlands. This is part of the Holy Roar Records showcase, including Pijn, Conjurer, Secret Cutter and Svalbard.”
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