Last Lull of the Laurel by Roxy Radclyffe

For self-confessed digital hermit Roxy Radclyffe, a journey of self-discovery as documented on her new album Last Lull of the Laurel leads to an unstoppable catch-22. This experimental electronic album unfolds from a murky swamp of pure chaos into a spotless sculpture of harmonious order, as vocals progressively shed their distortion and a signature detuned guitar gradually exits the scene. From this point of pure knowledge, however, we take one last roaring descent into mayhem, fueled by Radclyffe’s acknowledgement that a lifetime spent in this isolated community that fundamentally rejects her identity and values will crush her spirit, an acknowledgement that runs headlong into the fact that this secluded upbringing has left Radclyffe utterly unprepared to move to the city and pursue the life of her dreams. Entering this real-world community will force some compromises that the online hermit never needs to address, revealing why an increasing quantity of young people choose these digital shackles and the incredible courage required to shatter them.