Release Date: October 25, 2023 Genre: Pop, Dark Pop, Hyperpop Label: Independent
bludnymph's debut EP DROOL feels like an electrifying descent into a world that merges dark pop, hyper pop, and alternative influences with seductive, witchy energy. Across the EP's nine tracks, the fast-rising singer-songwriter bludnymph establishes herself as an artist unafraid to push boundaries, unapologetically leaning into provocative themes, hypnotic beats, and visceral, larger-than-life storytelling.
The opening track "BODY PARTS" is a pulsating introduction to bludnymph’s signature sound. With lyrics that walk the line between sensuality and eerie, macabre imagery, the track immediately grabs the listener's attention. Her sultry vocals glide over thumping bass, creating a bewitching mix that leaves listeners mesmerized by the intensity. Thematically, it’s a wild ride into a headspace that feels both seductive and dangerous.
bludnymph's debut single, "Lights Out" picks up where the opening track left off, with bludnymph shifting between breathy, whisper-like vocals and harder, more biting delivery. The song's dark and brooding energy makes it feel like a chaotic anthem for night-dwellers. Its hypnotic beat paired with sharp electronic elements makes it one of the more striking moments on the EP.
"Grim Reaper" presents a flirtation with mortality and mystery, a common thread running through DROOL's twenty-five-minute long runtime. The track mixes gothic themes with pulsating, energetic production, allowing bludnymph to explore the darker corners of her soundscape. There’s a haunting beauty in the way she juxtaposes death with seduction, taking the listener on a sonic journey that feels unsettling yet alluring.
With "ORAL HEX (spell on you)," bludnymph delivers a seductive spell, dripping with mysticism and intrigue. The song's trance-inducing rhythm matches its lyrical content, as she chants like a modern-day sorceress casting a love spell through aural incantations with sultry, tongue-in-cheek wordplay. There’s something hypnotic about the track’s slow build that makes it feel like the centrepiece of the entire EP, a magical interlude that deepens her exploration of enchantment and control.
"DarkMagicSillySexy (origin story)" is perhaps the most playful and revealing track, offering a glimpse into bludnymph’s personal mythology, acting as the title suggests, an origin story for the character she portrays within her music and online. The production on "DarkMagicSillySexy" is vibrant, with a whimsical edge that blends bright, hyper-pop-inspired beats with quirky lyricism. This track feels like an expression of freedom, blurring the lines between self-discovery and persona-building.
"End of the World" shifts the mood yet again, embracing a more anthemic feel with apocalyptic overtones and showcasing a vocal performance unlike another other on the EP, as she raps the second verse with her signature tongue-in-cheek wordplay. There’s an energy on "End of the World" that suggests both acceptance and celebration of the end, making it one of the more introspective moments on the EP.
The EP's seventh track, "Personal Pornstar," dives headfirst into empowerment and fantasy. bludnymph's lyrics are provocative -as they usually are- but not in a gratuitous sense. They’re meant to reclaim control and subvert expectations. Over gritty production, she explores themes of exhibitionism, body autonomy, and the power of self-perception. It’s raw, unfiltered, and daring.
Closing the EP is "6izarre RAVE" featuring EDM artist 6arelyhuman [pronounced "barelyhuman"] is a high-energy collaboration that blends bludnymph’s mystical, goth-pop style with 6arelyhuman’s hyper-pop/EDM flair. The track is a chaotic burst of adrenaline, with distorted vocals, aggressive beats, and a rave-worthy intensity that feels like the ultimate climax to an EP that thrives on extremes. It's a sonic overload, perfectly capturing the frenetic spirit of DROOL.
On DROOL, bludnymph weaves a cohesive narrative that embraces otherworldliness, eroticism, and mystery. Her lyrical themes often dwell in the forbidden and taboo, but the EP feels like more than just shock value—it’s a carefully curated journey through different facets of bludnymph’s dark fantasy world. The production is consistently innovative, borrowing from hyperpop, darkwave, and electronic music to craft an immersive, gritty soundscape. For a debut, DROOL showcases both confidence and originality, setting bludnymph up as an artist to watch in the alternative pop scene.
