Aliénore offers a spellbinding descent into shadow and light on new EP 'Mirage'

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With her latest collection 'Mirage', Aliénore emerges as one of Berlin’s most magnetic and visionary voices. The French-British singer, known for her ethereal soprano and haunting aesthetic, crafts a five-track odyssey that feels like wandering through a dream you can’t quite wake from.

Opening with 'Solace, an Incantation', Aliénore immediately establishes the EP’s atmosphere, where layered harmonies and trembling synths evoke something sacred. From there, 'Lilith' takes centre stage; conjuring a hymn to self-possession, rooted in myth but resounding with modern resonance. It’s bold and sensuous, carried by pulsating electronics and vocals that shimmer between defiance and surrender.

'In the Mirror’s Surface' stands as the emotional heart of the EP; a minimalist, melancholic ballad that lingers like the ghost of a confession whispered in a cathedral. While 'Chimaera' ventures into darker territory, fusing industrial tension with spectral melodies. All while the title-track closes the journey with transcendence; exploring a celestial arrangement with ascending vocals that feel like stepping out of the night and into first light.

What makes Aliénore’s work so enthralling is her mastery of contrasts. Her voice is angelic, yet her lyrics bite with truth. Her sound feels timeless, yet her production pulses with modern edge. 'Mirage' is both a reclamation of self and a reminder that the divine often lives in the dark.