SRSQ is the solo project of vocalist extraordinaire Kennedy Ashlyn, also known as the vocalist/keyboardist of ethereal post-punk/shoegaze act Them Are Us Too. The inception of Ashlyn's solo project came due to an unfortunate event in the sudden, tragic death of her closest friend and Them Are Us Too collaborator Cash Askew in the Oakland Ghost Ship Fire in 2016. As a result there is a very sorrowful and melancholic sound that defines SRSQ, and through the project's debut record Unreality, Ashlyn explores the capabilities of these themes and her emotive vocals to create this immersive sonic journey.
The voice of Ashlyn is the singular center of the record, and through the minimal instrumentation, she produces an unbelievable performance. Her delivery draws comparisons to the great singers of the early 4AD era, including the likes of Lisa Gerrard and Elizabeth Fraser. That is also apparent through certain neo-classical and operatic leanings that come forth in some songs. A brilliant example of that modus operandi is "Procession", where Ashlyn explores the dynamic of her voice in great extent, from very subtle, pianissimo moments to imposing, bigger than life outbreaks.
Ashlyn's vocals also compliment greatly the dark ambiance of the record, which mostly tilts towards a dreamy sentiment.
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