We never go long without new music from claire rousay. The emo ambient cult favorite just released a collaborative album with Martyna Basta last week, and today she's back with news of a fresh solo EP. Out next week, on holding will be the first release on rousay's new label quality sounds ltd. Here's how she explains it:
I am launching my new label quality sounds ltd alongside the release of this new work. on holding is the first release for the label. The label is a place for me to curate music that I feel has "a quality” that speaks to me – works of sound containing distinguishing characteristics. I am thinking of quality not as a measurement of excellence but more of an intangible, personalized trait.
If that undefined quality is the essence of claire rousay, lead single "holy sedative" certainly has it. The minimal piano riff, the wide open silence, the exquisite sound design: that's so rousay. More from Bandcamp regarding the origin of the EP:
on holding’s recordings, largely captured during tours throughout Europe and the UK in 2026, field recordings while in-transit, hotel room Ableton explorations, piano recordings made between sound check and showtime using the provided pianos at each venue, interviews with people at the concerts, and live recordings of sets on tour.
Hear "holy sedative" below.
TRACKLIST:
01 "new escape"
02 "holy sedative"
03 "on holding"
04 "rekindle (for guitar)"
05 "ogden home"
on holding is out 10/9 on quality sounds ltd. Pre-order it here.
