Faint Halos “Something to Lose”
Like the morning sunlight that subtly touches the mist while having a truthful conversation with ourselves, Something to Lose feels like growth and liberation. The three-track EP reflects on the theme of identity, but Faint Halos approaches the dark and dreadful process with a touch of light. Something to Lose is nuanced, illuminating, and meditative. The EP itself navigates through light and tender soundscapes in harmony while it expands and empowers.
One thing that feels really precious in the EP is that every song goes through a blossoming process. It spills the truth unapologetically, but through this confession, it grows and matures, like coming out of a cocoon and expanding the wings as a butterfly. The songs are encouraging and empowering. It leaves you feel recharged with tears in your eyes.
“Something to Lose” opens with a handpan-inspired percussive soundscape that subtly tugged into an indie rock rhythm. Combined with powerful storytelling and unapologetic vocal delivery, the track radiate in your ears. “Imposter” talks about the loss of our identity in our daily life when we have to put on different faces. The rock influence in this song feels more inspirational rather than a pure emotional release. Faint Halos brings a refreshing perspective to the genre.
Liberating through reflection and honest conversation with ourselves. Faint Halos’ raspy voice captures the exhaustion and tiresome. Unfiltered yet masterful, the artist finds strength at the crossover. Something to Lose closes with “The Papers,” a full-band orchestration that bathes you in its warm sonic palette like a healing orb.
