Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Erick Lee, formerly the frontman of indie outfit Modern Rivals, has made a striking return to the music scene under the solo moniker Sucreblooms. Known for his work with acclaimed acts like A Beacon School and Blue Canopy, Erick’s musical adventure as Sucreblooms sees him exploring a more personal and reflective side of his artistic output.
With praise from Pitchfork for his compelling vocal work in his previous band, Sucreblooms marks a new chapter for Erick. Stepping out with his solo project as Sucreblooms in 2021, he released a trio of singles in the build up to his debut EP, Outgrow, a release which revolved around themes of identity and the anxieties that often accompany the search for meaning in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world.
Built on a foundation of lush synth layers, deep bass grooves and wrapped in slick production, Outgrow saw Sucreblooms make an emphatic entrance. Taking a hiatus from sharing his original sonic vision with the world, this year he’s returned with new material, bringing us his brand new song titled “Take Time,” the lead single and title-track lifted from his upcoming sophomore EP.
The EP, Take Time, is set to feature three tracks that serve as meditations on parenthood, emotional equilibrium and learning to accept one’s present circumstances. With the first taste of the release, the new single offers a bright, dance-focused sound of shimmering indietronica where fluttering synth tones, intricate percussive rhythms and silky vocals collide to deliver an upbeat and instantly catchy sound.
Flowing with moments of snapping beats and pulsing synths into airy and dreamy aesthetic, with “Take Time” Sucreblooms serves up a charming electronic pop sound that’s impossible not to love. Showcasing his songwriting talent, arrangement creativity and production flair, it’s a superb jam that marks his exciting return and builds the hype for his forthcoming EP.
Commenting on the single, he shares, “Most of the sounds in “Take Time” are made from clips of videos of my daughter who was three at the time, using granular synthesis and various forms of sampling. The song is about helping her process tough emotions, while we navigated a period where she was experiencing a lot of frustration and anger for the first time and we were learning how to deal with it together. It’s also about coming to terms with the fact that while I could do my best to guide her, there are some things that everybody needs to ultimately work through on their own, as painful as it may be.”
Listen to Take Time below
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