Duanna Shapes Stillness Into Sound On Her Mesmerising EP open tabs

Duanna’s new EP open tabs feels like a quiet shift in the room, the kind you notice only after you settle into it. The Bay Area-raised and New York-based artist has been carving out her own space in electronic music, and this six-track project shows just how confidently she is moving into her vision. Ambient tones, soft dance rhythms, and a patient sense of pacing guide the entire record, making it feel less like a playlist and more like a lived-in environment.

The EP’s magic comes from its ability to make small moments feel expansive. In “Species,” Duanna leans into the meditative side of her writing, singing “a hollow pulse like a sandstorm” and later “a gentle wind at my spine,” lines that bring texture and physical sensation into the mix. The track unfolds with a hypnotic glow, blurring the line between introspection and movement.

“Better Off,” one of the project’s emotional anchors, works with repetition in a different way. Instead of leaning on a breakup declaration, the song turns inward with “As the music plays” echoing through its core, later shifting into “I’m alone now” and “Finding that bass.” The vibe is warm rather than cold, more about reclaiming your space than closing a door on someone else.

Throughout open tabs, Duanna lets each track breathe at its own pace. The transitions feel natural, almost instinctive, which gives the EP a gentle flow that mirrors late-night thoughts or long rides home. With full writing duties and most of the production handled herself, she builds a sound that feels intentional, intimate, and deeply rooted in mood.

The result is an EP that thrives on subtlety. Duanna is not chasing big drops or sharp turns. She is crafting emotional landscapes that reward close listening and return to you later when you least expect it. open tabs is not just a step forward for her, but a reminder that some of the most affecting music comes from the softest corners.