Each track has the incredible ability to completely submerge the listener, surrounding them with haunting, visceral soundscapes and Hessels’ evocative lyrics and whimsical vocals. Combining minimalist pop with ambient tones, then when will it perfectly encapsulates the Lena’s sense of vulnerability within this coming of age EP.

Talking about the EP, Lena elaborates, “its really about the stuff that I’m dealing with as a young adult and trying to be open about it. I’m not trying to be cool, there are no frills, its just personal and honest. The focus track ‘6’ is about my mental health during a period when I wasn’t doing very well and how I got better. I feel like that time is always going to be a part of me but that’s ok because things will always get better”.

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The single is oozing with visceral soundscapes and evocative lyricism throughout. Lena’s intimate vocal compliments the hazy keys and captivating strings effortlessly, creating a sound akin to the likes of Sylvan Esso and FKA Twigs as a result. Talking about the single, Lena explains, “this is my first intentional love song and I wanted the song to reflect that. Warm, intimate and bright early mornings were the themes I had in mind.”

As the daughter of Terrie Hessels – guitarist of the avant-garde improv-punk band The Ex – Lena was introduced to life on the road at an early age. Lena has taken her time to find her own sound; fusing the experimental side of her family with her love of pop music. ‘my baby’s belly’ is the first single to be taken from her upcoming sophomore EP, due for release later this year.

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