ALBUM REVIEW: Mary Middlefield – ‘Poetry (for the scorned and lonely)’

Last year, Swiss artist Mary Middlefield released her breathtaking debut album ‘Thank You Alexander’, a release that saw her grow astronomically on the new music scene. Combining a fun-loving approach to songwriting with some brilliantly innovative textures at every turn, she has spent much of the last few months since figuring out where to take her sound next. And after barely a year, she returns with her brilliant new EP ‘Poetry (for the scorned and lonely)’, a release that builds upon that sparkling tenure so far.

What most stands out about this new endeavour is its wildly adventurous nature. While the opening single ‘Sexless’ invites us in with this bright and uplifting aesthetic, it quickly shifts gears on ‘Atlantis’ to project some of her more heartfelt songwriting. And while this seven-track collection certainly makes for an incredibly diverse and eclectic listen, she is still able to maintain more of that riveting persona she is known for, creating a wonderfully cohesive and succinct listen throughout.

Despite so much material in such a short space of time, Mary Middlefield is still managing to develop some beautifully original ideas here. Bustling with this warm and immersive identity throughout, ‘Poetry (for the scorned and lonely)’ is a masterful return from one of the more exciting singer-songwriters on the rise right now.