In keeping with Atusji, this is likely to be the primary ‘really’ optimistic music he’s ever written – and boy, you’ll comprehend it. From the opening chords, “Every part’s Not Damaged” wastes no time grabbing the listener’s consideration with its piercing, energetic tune.
A bedrock of serene percussion, dreamy synths, and sparkly bell-like notes within the background come collectively to construct a soundscape as delectable as ice cream underneath the blazing solar. In his earlier work, Atusji favours his dark-toned decrease register. Right here, nonetheless, he utilises a lightweight, honeyed vocal configuration, complementing the luminous instrumentals.
The singer, born Terkel Atsushi Røjle Christensen, studied songwriting and movie composition in Copenhagen. He’s an ardent admirer of Brilliant Eyes, Elliott Smith, Frank Ocean, and the artists at 88rising, a US report label with an eye fixed for Asian expertise. Captivated with illustration too, collaborating with fellow East and Southeast Asian creatives and operating the podcast Denmāku, Atusji is eager to shine a highlight on diaspora experiences in Denmark.
His background and inspirations closely inform his standard trend, which you’ll be able to hear throughout earlier EPs and LPs (like his Soapbox trilogy). He typically places out broody songs that take cues from emo, R&B, hip-hop, and the varied assortment of types from the Asian continent.
Though “Every part’s Not Damaged” strays from that strategy, Atusji’s signature melancholy remains to be current, lurking within the ever-meaningful lyrics. The monitor doesn’t attempt to persuade you that nothing is damaged. Somewhat, it merely reminds you that not the whole lot is. There’s heartache however hope as properly.
“Regardless of how your coronary heart is damaged, it’s not the tip of the world,” he shares. “The music is a plea to share no matter you’re coping with and to really feel no disgrace about reaching out. Every part’s not damaged.”
Naming Billy Joel as one in every of this monitor’s influences, like Joel’s discography, “Every part’s Not Damaged” possesses duality: the colourful cadence feels nostalgic and recent on the similar time; the lyrics common and private on the similar time. It’s an experiment, a change, but in addition a basic slice of orchestral pop that will get everybody bopping and tapping their foot to the melody.
“Every part’s Not Damaged” encourages the listener to sit up for the longer term. We’re wanting ahead to his future too. Atusji’s compelling lyricism, the flexibility of his voice, and dynamic strategy to song-crafting make him an artist worthy of your time and a focus, very similar to the message of his new psychological well being anthem.
“Every part’s Not Damaged” is out now. Discover Atusji on Instagram.
