Producer and songwriter Avii Garde releases his latest EP, Petrichor and makes a profound observation about hope amidst the darkest times.
Avii Garde – Petrichor
Avii Garde is the artistic moniker of Jonghyun Park, a singer-songwriter and producer from Seoul, South Korea, with quite an interesting story behind him. Self-taught from the beginning, he developed his sound through a methodical approach of trial, instinct, and close attention to every part of the creative process.
During his teenage years, he developed a deep love for British music. This passion was further strengthened a couple of years later when he moved to Manchester, where he had the opportunity to immerse himself more deeply in the culture, atmosphere, and emotional drive behind the music he fell in love with, which, in turn, helped him decide the sonic direction he wanted to take.
This time, Avii Garde presents his latest EP, Petrichor, a five-track record built around an interesting metaphorical concept. The word petrichor refers to the earthy scent that rises from the ground after rainfall. However, for this work, the term alludes to what happens after the storm, when heavy clouds begin to part, and sunlight slowly slips back through. This idea is built on a quieter kind of belief: that if we keep living, the sky will eventually clear again.
Mirroring that hopeful energy, the opening track, Somewhere I Can’t Say, embellishes the record with colourful, vibrant synths and Jonghyun’s soothing, deep vocals, resulting in a lullaby-esque dream-pop gem.
In an assertive display of versatility, the next track, Miracle, departs stylistically from the previous tune, taking advantage of its contagious beats and contrasting them with echoed effects, resulting in a blissfully inspirational composition.
However, when it comes to catchy and infectious melodies, it doesn’t get any better than It Comes Back, pouring good vibes through its irresistible instrumentation and letting us see another side of this multifaceted musician in a synth-pop extravaganza.
Gracefully shifting gears once more, Miss You combines acoustic arrangements with more of those delightful synth passages, becoming the gentlest and most vulnerable moment on the record.
In a similar vein, See You Then closes the EP by giving more room to the acoustic guitar, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere that feels like the equivalent of slowly drifting away into a cloudy, dreamy safe haven.
Petrichor is an absolute triumph in every aspect. From its astonishing versatility to its intricate production, this is one of those indie gems that you shouldn’t let pass you by.
Petrichor represents not only Avii Garde’s refined musicianship but is also living proof of the thriving and rich independent music scene in South Korea. Hopefully, it won’t be long until we hear from this fascinating project again.
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