Lierda “Somebody Else”

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“Somebody Else” is destined to be a unique sonic experience. Obscure ambiance brews in the silky vocals and mesmerizing melodies, immersing you completely into its melancholy, hauntingly moody atmosphere. As the first out of four from Qatar’s Lierda and HVYKAL’s collaborative EP, “Somebody Else” provides a curious preview of this project.

It’s hard to describe this single, but it hits hard in the heart while the ears are addicted to every single sound and mood that they channels. It’s mysterious the way that the two artists approach music-making, but the result is fascinating. “Somebody Else” is the type of track that instantly stands out from others although it sounds familiar. It leaves an impression, a deep feeling in your mind long after the music is gone.

The built-up is subtle, full of tangible stretches. It evokes a sense of familiarity and heartache, as if you have been there before, a deja vu, but at the same time, it’s a whole new world. The rules are different, the colors are different, and everything doesn’t feel the same. The track takes an old topic and owns it in a brand new way.

“Somebody Else” gives you the feeling as if the music itself is too short. It evokes a hunger, an immediate need for more from these two artists. Although it’s hard to say which path they will embrace further in this EP, the conversation between the two is bound to be magical.