House Parties - EP (1st September 2023)

Singer-songwriter aeriqah returns with her much-awaited indie-folk/soul 3-track EP, “House Parties.” The collection delves into themes of found family, closure and nostalgia experienced through the lens of an unforgettable night out with friends.

The EP presents a compelling selection of songs penned and performed by aeriqah, developed over a span of three years. As she put the pieces together, she recognized the thread that tied them all together. In collaboration with producer Tim De Cotta, the music was skilfully arranged, with Tim also contributing his bass and acoustic guitar skills to the EP. Additionally, the record features the talents of Redwan Hamzah, responsible for arranging the strings and electric guitar on all three tracks. Party Trick features fellow singer-songwriter KHAi on backup vocals and the closing track of the EP, Amusing, showcases Josiah Suthan on drums and percussion.

The opening track, “Orion’s Apartment”, takes us through the narrative of a New Year’s party, portrayed as a moment of resolution. aeriqah sings fondly about delirious laughter with new friends and getting to dress up. The recurring words “all in good time” serve as an ode to trusting the process. In her own words, “I find closure to be in the simple moments, as opposed to the grand ones.”

In the second track, “Party Trick,” aeriqah writes about the sensation of dissociation and the struggle to contain a downward spiral during a party. She portrays herself as a magician of sorts amidst a disappearing act, allowing listeners a glimpse into the disorienting dance between reality and detachment. Yet, as with most of aeriqah’s songwriting, there is a silver lining- no matter how lonely it can feel, we are loved through it all. The closing verse speaks of someone guiding her to a car, repeating the reassuring words “I’ve got you, I’ve got you, you’ll be home soon,” setting the stage for the final song of the EP.

In the closing track, "Amusing," aeriqah reflects on a late-night conversation with a friend in the back of a taxi. She reveals that there's a unique quality to those post-midnight moments when exhaustion takes over, compelling her to share all her deepest secrets. Through this song, she contemplates loneliness, loves from chapters past, and who she was at 21. Nostalgia, both painful and comforting, becomes a central theme. Writing this song became aeriqah's endeavor to embrace and reconcile the conflicting emotions within herself, accepting them as an integral part of her journey.

Ultimately, “House Parties” not only demonstrates aeriqah’s proficiency as a storyteller but also serves as a testament to her artistic growth and versatility as a vocalist. Through these deeply personal songs, she establishes a strong connection with her audience, inviting them to share in her most intimate thoughts and emotions. This EP is not just a collection of songs; it is a profound exploration of the past and present, revealing where we have been and where we currently find ourselves.

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All We Have - Debut Album (19 August 2022)

aeriqah’s debut album, All We Have, supported by the National Arts Council, documents the cycle of loving and losing in stages. Exploring the vulnerabilities that come with forming new connections, aeriqah embraces the tender moments as much as she does the confusing ones in this 9 track album. Listeners go on a journey from infatuation-filled beginnings to bittersweet ends.

The album features songs written and performed by aeriqah; the oldest one, dating all the way back to 2017. Featured in the record is also an interlude of a documented conversation between aeriqah and Tim De Cotta, who produced the songs. Tim sings backup vocals, plays bass and guitar for some tracks and alongside him are musicians like NAzTyKeys on keys, Josiah Suthan on drums & percussion, Leo Goh and Vishaal Raj Giri on guitar. On the album is also Maybe, a song featuring singer/songwriter Umar Sirhan on both vocals and guitar, which was released as a single back in June. aeriqah describes herself as a “singer/songwriter in a post genre world” and this debut album is an example of just that. The collection of songs ranges from groovy, PJ Morton-inspired arrangements in Déjà Vu to piano ballad, One More, Then I’ll Go, and mellow choral parts in Happy Anniversary. Scattered across most of the songs are foley and sound design that ultimately tell a story of love, heartache and closure.

All We Have, by aeriqah, is an ode to the lessons in love we will keep learning again and again.

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