EP Review: Ruben Dawnson – 'Echo Emotions'
Norwegian singer-songwriter Ruben Dawnson releases introspective Debut EP ‘Echo Emotion’, a true treasure for fans of Easy Life and Jon Bellion.
‘Echo Emotions’ leaves you with a smile on your face. On six tracks that tackle topics from loneliness to self-love, Ruben reflects on reality to the sound of dreamy pop melodies. Laid back, lo-fi beats create an intoxicating listening experience while irresistible rhythms have you falling in love with his vibe in no time.
Next to already released singles ‘FYALMA’ (“Fuck You Anxiety Leave Me Alone”- sincerely, everyone) and his most vulnerable moment, ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Alone’, the EP features new material like the incredibly magnetic ‘Still Moving’ - a song that flows so smoothly, you would happily drown in it.
Talking about the EP, Ruben explains: “this is a very special and introspective project for me, a product of reflections and thoughts built over several years. Itʼs about confronting your true self, learning and acknowledging your inner fears, struggles, issues... honesty & fear. learning to be honest. realizing itʼs okay to tell people. opening up. Discovering new sides of yourself. lessons. change. growth yet stillness. Itʼs raw, direct and as honest as it can be. fear, mortality, loss, loneliness, anxiety, sexuality - hope & love. this is the truest expression of me in my moments of existence.”
Words by Laura Freyaldenhoven