Spotlight Saturday - Polly Urethane

 


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What better way to start of this blog than with my current obsession? Dark, haunting vocals, and so underrated it's frustrating.


Who They Are

Polly Urethane is a Denver-based artist (from what I could find anyway, the lack of information only makes me more interested) who began releasing singles in 2021 with (P)Light. From abrasive distortion that screams Alice Glass, to new wave covers, to witch house melancholy, she's a force to be reckoned with.


What to Listen To

Foal

This song has been on repeat since I found it. It hits all the right notes for me, ethereal, deep bass, lyrics I can feel cool for understanding ("I don't want to bear witness to you" is a killer line)


Altruism

The album Foal comes from, a short (maybe too short) 4 track run that's powerful from start to finish.



Why You Should Care

Polly Urethane, in her short 8 track discography, has already made a lasting impression on me. Her vocals hit a sweet spot between Anastasia Kreslina and Alexandra Savior (who you can see on this page as well). The violent, foreboding lyrics present on Altruism make me think of Ethel Cain. Her MO seems to be quality over quantity, and in a world where thousands of songs are uploaded every day, sometimes it's better to take it slow.


For Fans Of...

Touching Ice, Rusty Steve (frequent collaborator!), Alice Glass


She's also toured with acts like: A Place to Bury Strangers, Sloppy Jane, church fire, and Platonic Belt 


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