Very few emerging artists  are creating music quite like Pixie McCann. A haunting combination of vocal layering, intricate production and introspective songwriting, the British singer-songwriter and producer has built a well deserving reputation as being one of the most exciting independent artists to watch. Earlier today, McCann released her much-anticipated five-song EP 'Indigo, Vibrant and New', a project that captures feelings of nostalgia and pain through vulnerability and the depth of her creative vision. 

I was first introduced to McCann when she opened for Erin LeCount at the 'La Lune Tour', her live looping was nothing less than captivating as she created songs from nothing right in front of us all. Her performance made me an immediate fan, leading me down what can only be described as a 'SoundCloud rabbit hole' of unreleased tracks. 

Perhaps the most striking element of McCann's songwriting is her use of repetition and mantras. Across her work, recurring phrases in songs build tension and emotion, almost bringing the listener into her world. This can be heard in previous releases such as 'I Don't Wanna Know' and continues throughout Indigo, Vibrant and New. On 'Rotting' the repetition of the desperate plea 'take me back home' reflects increasing panic that words alone could not effectively convey. Similarly, on what I believe to be the EP's standout track, 'The Pit', the recurrence of 'I used to care' has a devastating effect, with every repetition becoming an admission of exhaustion, perfectly encapsulating the record as a whole. 

In just five songs, McCann demonstrates a level of artistry and musical identity that many spend years trying to find, making this EP not just an exciting release, but a beginning to an incredibly promising career.