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Dutch singer-songwriter and pianist Rosa Vendel<\/strong> presents her four-track debut EP Silhouettes<\/em> on October 16, moving between alternative folk and soul through piano-led arrangements, evocative vocals, and carefully layered production. The release will be celebrated with a concert at Splendor in Amsterdam, providing a fitting introduction to Vendel\u2019s emerging body of work.<\/p>\n Opening the EP, \u201cThe Unseen (All For Nothing)\u201d traverses with delicate yet powerful allure. Wintry piano tones commence with dreamy intrigue, while Vendel\u2019s lead emergence lends an ominous feeling of anticipation in this striking contrast: \u201cflowers blooming \/ fire surrounding\u201d The sense of freefall is artfully conveyed in the imagery of both beauty and destruction, with the \u201cfall down, to the rhythm of the breakdown\u201d pinpointing that thematic hold well. An ensuing segment, with sweeping strings and heightened delivery emotion, tugs at the heart, and reminds of a more understated Kate Bush. \u201cThe Unseen (All For Nothing)\u201d wastes no time in showcasing Vendel\u2019s strong songwriting ability.<\/p>\n Next up, \u201cIn Between\u201d captures uncertainty with relatable prowess, asking \u201cdo I know where I\u2019m going?\u201d as ruminating rhythms add to the twangy acoustic guitar presence. A beckoning for inner-peace pairs with a longing to go back to the city, \u201cto be seen,\u201d \u2014 echoing the human quality of searching for a place that feels like home, from wide open spaces to the bustling of cities. Electric guitar adds to a wordless phrasing entrancement at midpoint, sending chills there. The EP\u2019s title track ensues, embracing a mellow key-driven charm and an \u201cI\u2019ve been trying new things\u201d opening proclamation, resembling a prevailing through darkness to keep moving forward.<\/p>\n The EP\u2019s evolution from personal free-falling to an embrace of self-power and perseverance is stirring, with finale \u201cSkywoman\u201d echoing the realization that wading through fear, instead of wallowing away, can result in one spreading their own wings further than ever. Serene piano haunts complement Vendel\u2019s enveloping lead presence here, its imagery of \u201cwillow trees and sweet grass\u201d melding with encouragements to act upon plans and motivation, as soulful backing harmonies inject seamlessly. An expanse to buzzy electronics combines with a phrasing plea to keep fighting, \u201cuntil these wings are our own skin.\u201d Powerfully poetic and melodically moving, Silhouettes<\/em> is an excellent EP from Rosa Vendel.<\/p>\n