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MUSIC REVIEWS Homeshake Helium Sinderlyn Records It’s ironic that in this day and age, when the ability to produce high-quality recordings is just a local studio booking away, DIY music continues to grow in popularity. Rather than spotlighting the technicalities, “lo-fi” musicians embrace human imperfection and put an emphasis on pure emotion and artistry. Their subdued approach creates a distinct vibe and overall earnestness, resulting in music that sounds, thinks and feels like the people actually listening to it. Montreal-based Peter Sagar is one of the best examples today of a lo-fi musician who creates art with a pulse. Formerly known as the touring guitarist for Mac DeMarco, Sagar has since made a name for himself with his dreamy, synth-pop project, Homeshake. His fourth release, aptly entitled Helium, is perhaps his most honest work to date; unlike his previous work, Helium was recorded and mixed by Sagar alone in his apartment. Making music without worrying about external factors allowed Sagar to proceed with a much clearer mental state. Helium is a continuation of the buoyant synth lines, tranquil guitar riffs and hypnotic tones that were last heard on 2017’s Fresh Air. But whereas the previous record adhered to the formalities of notes and chords, Helium gives precedence to rich textures, timbre, and atmosphere. Sagar trades in the accessibility of conventionalism for the accessibility of emotion, resulting in an intimate record that encapsulates Homeshake’s unique brand of R&Binfused, lo-fi pop. The definitive song of the album is “Like Mariah,” a surprisingly charming ode to one of Sagar’s favourite musicians. Like the R&B songstress, Sagar stretches the limits of his vocal range and sings in the upper registers. Although he impresses with his best Mariah Carey-lite notes, Sagar admits to having insecurities about his voice. In his lyrics he wistfully imagines what it would be like to be a musician of Carey’s caliber, fantasizing about possessing her talent and fame. His quivering voice expresses a mixture of yearning and disappointment when he realizes that this scenario would only increase his loneliness. Layered between silky synths and a full-bodied bassline, the song sounds both relaxing and eerie, exposing a very human vulnerability that contrasts the glamorous image his idol projects. The R&B influence continues to flow throughout the rest of Helium, but it crops up in unexpected ways. Unlike the typical, virile crooner, Sagar isn’t writing party anthems or songs that promote his sexual prowess. Instead, he reworks the conventions of the R&B genre to reflect his own thoughtful meditations. On the track “Just Like My,” a crunching, Nineties boom-bap maintains a dominant presence and is juxtaposed with Sagar’s lofty voice. And from the frantic and fragmented lyrics, it’s clear that Sagar isn’t concerned with crafting a perfect image of himself: he separates himself from the outside world to the point at which he isn’t sure whether or not it’s a Sunday. This then prompts him to compare his fading memory to that of his 98-year-old grandma. It’s an interesting inversion that underscores just how far removed Sagar is from accepted norms. One song that isn’t as weighed down by heavy synths or themes is “Nothing Could Be Better,” a romantic ballad sung in a falsetto quaver. With its memorable hook, the track stands out as the one that most closely resembles a conventional pop song. Sagar employs an accessible set of lyrics and croons about ditching a social function to be with the one he loves. With each verse he grows increasingly honest, even hoping that he’ll never blink so that he could stare into his lover’s eyes forever. The sense of isolation that permeates the rest of the album is gone, and the tone is self-assured and blithe. Once he’s alone with his sweetheart, Sagar unshackles himself from his uneasy feelings and proclaims, “Got me smiling finally / Got no reason to be sad.” Which isn’t to say that the rest of the album is morose or lacking in confidence. Woven into the 14-song tracklist is a series of instrumental interludes, including “Early,” “Heartburn,” “Trudi and Lou” and “Couch Cushion.” Here Sagar seems to take cues from Japanese ambient composer Haruomi Hosono, crafting songs that could easily fit into the soundtrack of a MUJI store. They may not stand out on their own, but the tracks add to the album’s overall meditative soundscape. Their woozy, slowchurning grooves move at an unhurried pace and reinforce the dream-like state that Sagar inhabits. Sentient and sincere, the songs reflect Sagar’s desire to build his own world amidst the confusion and overstimulation of the present. And this is exactly what Homeshake sets out to do with Helium: Sagar is responding to his shifting, existing environment by creating spaces of serenity or stillness. His reality may be cold and often alienating, but there is a comforting repose that accompanies his solitude. Helium’s brooding yet tender ambient pop is a worthy addition to Sagar’s body of work. Whether you’re mellowing out alone in your room or roaming around in a crowded city, Homeshake’s music is the type to lose yourself in. • Karina Espinosa • Illustration by Michael Markowsky (@MarkowskyArt) <strong>February</strong> <strong>2019</strong> 33
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