As the world of electronic music continues to expand into new territories, there are few artists who stand out as truly unique and boundary-pushing. Elizabeth L. Davis, better known as Wilted Woman, is one of those artists. Based in Berlin, Davis has been crafting experimental electronic music under this moniker for over a decade, occupying her own corner of the electronic music world that is both captivating and dizzying.
Wilted Woman's latest release, Keychain, is a ten-track collection of electronic sounds that range from distorted synth lines to jagged beats and everything in between. This album is a journey into an alternative reality where the rules of music making are bent and twisted into something entirely new. From the outset, the opening track "Wet Whistle" sets the tone with an off-kilter, lurching rhythm that pulls the listener in and never lets go.
As the album progresses, Davis takes the listener on a journey through a world of synthetic error messages and eroding dance tracks. "Keyloser" and "Yanny" are both frantic, jittery pieces that sound like they're falling apart at the seams. "Twofish Can" is another stand-out track that buries a funky bassline underneath layers of static and noise.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Keychain is the way in which Davis seamlessly blends different styles and textures. "Another Set of Keys" is a swirling, hypnotic piece that sounds like it could be lifted from the soundtrack to a science fiction film. "DSDD" is a space-age ballad that features glitchy percussion and mournful synthesizer melodies.
Throughout Keychain, Wilted Woman manages to transport the listener to a world that is both familiar and completely alien. The album is a testament to Davis' talent for crafting original, boundary-pushing electronic music that manages to be simultaneously challenging and accessible. Fans of experimental electronic music owe it to themselves to check out this release and experience the warped reality of Wilted Woman's unique sound.