Rising to the spotlight with a playful pop-punk edge and powerhouse vocals, Cillë has dropped her latest EP, ",but can you call me silly."
In this four-track collection, the Danish-born NYC-based artist blends the energy of 80s synth rock, 2000s punk, and modern-day pop-rock dynamics. Cillë shines through with her personality, cleverly playing on her full name, Cecille, to capture her uniqueness and create a memorable identity. She claims the gritty sound is more for show, and highlights some of her earliest musical inspirations. "Now you can tell me and all the other online Cilles apart," she playfully suggests.
This EP continues the theme she has explored in her music so far: feeling foreign to this world. This motif is present throughout her work since her 2022 release, "Mom, Am I From Outer Space?" The theme evolves into self-acceptance and finding inner strength for being different from others, which is presented clearly in two songs off the new EP, "Neon Trooper" and "Champagne Punk."
Cillë doesn't stop there; she also taps into her dreams as part of her musical tapestry. "Half a Heart" in 2023 highlights the relief and sadness of being alone in a post-apocalyptic world. On her new tune, "All the Haters Are Dead," she explores the idea of love-filled relationships that someone can have after everything they used to have and believe before has been burned, singing, "The higher we fly, the harder we fall."
The EP is cohesive, yet each song has its own unique flair. Opening with "Neon Trooper," Cillë layers a playful synth that builds up to an explosive pop-rock banger. The song's fiery progression drives the track from start to finish, while her lead and backing vocals are textured, rich, and resonate throughout.
Following the high energy from "Neon Trooper," we dive headfirst into "Reckless Hearts," leading with raw emotions. Of all the tracks on the EP, this one leans heavily on 80s rock influence, layered with a heavier metal edge that gives it an alternative punch.
Bouncing off that high energy, we land on the last two tracks, "Champagne Punk" and "All the Haters Are Dead." While less hard-hitting, they still carry the edgy spunk, closing out the record on a high note, leaving listeners wanting to replay the tunes. The record carries an earworm effect, catchy yet simple melodies, and hooks that captivate you from the opening note to the last.
Cillë's rockstar mentality and relatable storytelling pave the way for what could be an exciting future for this songstress.
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