Genre or sub-genre crops up on the music scene, some critics and reviewers predict its quick demise.
The same was the case with trip-hop, dream pop, or practically any such trend, but those that actually matter, persevere, usually combining other musical elements, transforming as the music scene moves along.
Actually, both trip-hop and dream pop as a combination feature strongly in the music of Montreal-based artist Laurence-Anne as showcased in her latest album Oniromancie.
Of course, as many modern artists, Laurence-Anne includes quite a few other elements within her music, as you can add things like coldwave synth-pop, with Laurence-Anne singing her dream-weaving melodies in English, French, and Spanish.
With any such genre-crossing concepts, it is essential to keep a real balance between the elements, particularly with such languid, slow-evolving music where any tonal holes are easy to spot.
Yet it seems that Laurence-Anne has that exquisite touch that makes her music sound both smooth and intricate without turning into musical wallpaper at any point.
Oniromancie is one of those late-night albums that will evoke that dreamy nocturnal feeling without putting you to sleep.
