ORKID welcomes us into a soundscape that protects us from the harrowing outside conditions. Her new EP, "Where Flowers Grow," is a synth-laden dreamscape in which emotion meets melody, warmth trumps cold. And if the jingle bells of the season aren't your speed, ORKID has you covered with this season's perfect counterpart, an effervescent five-track expedition bound to slip into something a bit more comfortable, all strung together by her lush, sultry vocals and enveloping production.
ORKID hails from Stockholm and has assembled an EP that is full of authenticity, self-reflection, and emotion. Her soulful and commanding voice crackles with a vintage warmth, melting away the seasonal chill as she weaves together synth-pop and deeply personal storytelling. Running a little over 15 minutes, Where Flowers Grow is a brief yet powerful story about love, loss, and self-discovery.
In particular, "Proud" stands out as a confident song of self-acceptance, driven by bright instrumentation and soaring melodies. "Silence" provides a melancholic foil, a fragile, monumental ballad that resonates long after the last note dies away. With each track, ORKID blossoms into a formidable player in modern pop, one petal at a time.
Suppose you are looking for music that gets stuck in your brain and wants to chant it for the next week. Where Flowers Grow is your go-to album. ORKID's capacity for marrying vulnerability with infectious beats gives a degree to this EP, making it a must-have addition to any playlist, with no sleigh bells needed.