Instrumental Electronic from Succubee

Based in Tempe, Arizona, Elise Malin, known by her moniker Succubee, is a new artist who’s sound that blends reflective and creativity in equal measure. Succubee handles everything from vocals to instrumentation, showcasing a broad range of talent while taking inspiration from the most unexpected of muses, cats and the art of chilling out.

Her musical output has been a lifetime in the making, absorbing and creating sounds that connect with listeners on an emotional level. Though only recently stepping into the spotlight, Succubee has already been quick to stake her claim as an exciting new name. At the heart of Succubee’s music is a desire to encourage feelings in her audience, whether those feelings lead to tears, laughter, or both. As she puts it, “I like to make music that people can cry to… or laugh at,” a statement that perfectly distils the dual nature of her art.

Earlier this month, she unveiled her debut album some day ill…, marking the arrival of her one-of-a-kind sonic vision which she’s already followed up with her sophomore album, meowlincholy. Amidst the release of two full-length records, Succubee also introduced her first single, nine lives, which serves as a perfect entry point into her quirky yet profound world.

The track offers a playful glimpse into a universe filled with “slunking cats and chasing laser beams,” but beneath the whimsical imagery lies an engaging two minute jam of instrumental electronic music filtered through an experimental lens. Sampling her cat’s meow and using it to create background sounds in the track, her pet’s influence even extended to informing the synth patterns by walking over the artist’s keyboard while she was making the track.

Full of woozy synth zaps, upbeat charm and grooving beats, “nine live” lays down a buoyant electronic sound full of fun aesthetic and charming vibes making it impossible not to love. With a minimal arrangement, the snap of drums drives the colourful flutters of lead synths, subtly shifting in timbre as soft key pips add dashes of vibrant sonic hues to the track.

Showcasing her highly original and thoroughly enjoyable sound, “nine live” sees Succubee deliver an intriguing and smile-inducing sound. As she continues to share more of her compelling material, brought to life by her superb production talent, Succubee is sure to win over more fans on her breakout year.

Listen to nine lives below