chinachinachina releases debut album ‘dive in / breathe out’

There’s something quietly powerfuk about dive in / breathe out, the debut album from Málaga trio chinachinachina. From the opening moments, it feels like slipping beneath the surface of still water - suspended, weightless, and completely absorbed. Rather than pushing for instant impact, the record unfolds slowly, pulling you into its lush lanscape with patience and control.

Sonically, the album exists in a beautifully blurred space between dream rock, contemporary R&B, and electronic music, with flashes of jungle rhythms and drum & bass textures adding subtle movement beneath the calm. Tracks glide rather than rush, built on soft pulses, layered synths, and delicate guitar lines that shimmer and fade. Annie Bravo’s vocals sit gently at the centre, intimate and unforced, guiding the listener through each track like a quiet internal monologue.

The album’s two-part structure gives it a natural narrative arc. Dive in leans into tension and vulnerability, carrying a sense of emotional weight that feels deeply personal, while Breathe out offers release. It’s an experience that rewards full listens, with tracks revealing new details the longer you sit with them.

Produced by Grammy-nominated John Foyle and Mucky, dive in / breathe out feels timeless rather than trend-driven. Every texture, pause, and rhythmic shift is deliberate, creating a sound world that’s both expansive and intimate. Chinachinachina don’t chase loud moments or easy hooks; instead, they craft an album that lingers long after it ends.

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