taein. is a Korean alternative R&B artist based in the UK. Her music serves as a canvas for experimentation and creativity, allowing her to explore introspective thoughts through soliloquy-like songwriting enriched with electronic textures. With each monthly release, she aims to create a sound that is as vulnerable as it is unpredictable.
Her love for R&B and soul dates back to her childhood in South Korea, where her mother’s passion for the genre first sparked her own. Since moving to the UK, taein. has developed a distinctive musical style that blends the timeless qualities of R&B and soul with modern electronic textures, creating a forward-thinking sound.
While many artists take a more descriptive and narrative-driven approach to songwriting, taein. embraces a different method, focusing on capturing emotions rather than telling stories. She prioritises the feeling itself over the how or why behind it, a compelling concept that is beautifully illustrated in her latest release, …mm?.
As may be clear by this point, the song does not focus on a single emotion or situation. Instead, it unfolds through a series of surreal, dreamlike thoughts that feel as unpredictable and spontaneous as a vivid dream, embracing curiosity, whimsy, and a touch of absurdity.
Fully embracing the “alternative” label, this out-of-the-box track finds the perfect balance between its unconventional production, driven by unexpected rhythms, and taein.’s soothing vocals. Her voice is as comforting as the most relaxing ASMR video, creating a captivating soundscape where imagination and creativity reign supreme.
In a modern music landscape overflowing with options across every genre, taein. brings a creative perspective that pushes her sound into intriguing territory, leaving us eager to see what she explores next.
Words Javier Rodriguez
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