Toronto-born, LA-based renforshort delivers a potent dose of alt-pop catharsis on her latest EP, 'clean hands dirty water'. This six-track collection explores coming-of-age anxieties and emotional isolation with both bittersweet ballads and club-ready bangers.
The EP's lead single, 'getting over you', pulses with an undulating beat, showcasing renforshort's ability to blend vulnerability with dancefloor energy. Earlier singles like 'serpentine' and 'hurt like it should' set the tone for the EP's raw honesty, while the PJ Harding collaboration 'buried alive' adds a haunting layer of depth.
Renforshort's songwriting shines throughout, her old-soul perspective cutting through the noise with sharply observed lyrics. As DIY Mag puts it, "renforshort is washing away the past on forthcoming EP 'clean hands dirty water'". The EP's charcoal artwork, as explained by renforshort, represents the weight of youthful experiences and the cathartic power of letting go.
Collaborations with a diverse range of producers and writers, including Jeff Hazin, Jonny Latimer, and Y2K, contribute to the EP's sonic richness. Renforshort's evolution as an artist is evident, building on the success of her debut album 'dear amelia' and earlier EPs.
While 'clean hands dirty' water may not reinvent the alt-pop wheel, it solidifies renforshort's position as a compelling voice in the genre. Her willingness to explore raw emotions and confront difficult experiences makes for a relatable and cathartic listening experience. As The Line of Best Fit notes, "The way they're able to tell stories through music both sonically and lyrically makes writing alongside them such a joy."
Overall, 'clean hands dirty water' is a testament to renforshort's growth as an artist. It's a raw, honest, and ultimately cleansing exploration of the messy complexities of growing up.
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