ANJA KICKEN - YOU AND I
Anja Kicken is an electronic singer-songwriter and producer from the Netherlands. Last week she released her first solo EP, On My Own.
She also blogs about things like mindset, mindfulness, spirituality, and creative struggles - I suggest following her blog if you'd like to read about some authentic behind-the-scenes feelings and experiences creating music.
"You and I" is the first track from Anja Kicken's debut EP. The song immediately delivers a warm and romantic atmosphere with minimal keys and a sample of a crackling fireplace. As Anja's vocals enter the mix, my expectations are set to hear an intimate piano ballad, but a deep, groovy synth and rock beat arrive to subvert them. The track is still totally a love song, written for new lovers, packaged in a downtempo/ indielectro/ R&B wrapper. Listen to this when you're feeling both wistful and hopeful - Anja won't let you down.
