Delve into the innovative soundscape of Rosie Tee’s latest single, ‘Lectern,’ as the award-winning avant-garde artist from Birmingham shares a glimpse into her upcoming mini-album, ‘Night Creature,’ set to release on April 26, 2024. With its leftfield electro-pop vibe and kitsch arthouse video, ‘Lectern’ offers a captivating blend of experimental elements and band-driven energy, signaling a new chapter in Tee’s musical journey.
Rosie Tee, both composer and performer, leads a collective of close-knit musician friends and collaborators, crafting an atmospheric fusion of electronica and psych against the industrial backdrop of Birmingham, UK’s second city. Following the success of previous EPs, including the critically acclaimed ‘Earth, Embrace Me In,’ Tee’s debut mini-album promises to mesmerize listeners with its spellbinding compositions.
‘Lectern,’ the first single from ‘Night Creature,’ introduces audiences to Tee’s expanding cyclical groove and thought-provoking lyrics exploring themes of information overload and digital crosstalk. As the inaugural release on Tee’s newly launched label, Kikimora Records, ‘Night Creature’ aims to elevate the Midlands’ burgeoning avant-garde scene to a broader UK-wide audience and beyond.
Drawing inspiration from Tee’s Polish heritage and a deep reverence for nature, ‘Night Creature’ weaves together six tracks that serve as an otherworldly love letter to the environment, while reimagining Eastern European folk tales. With lush textures, purring synths, and intricate orchestrations, Tee’s compositions create an intoxicating and hallucinatory soundscape that transports listeners to a realm of imaginative folklore.
Recorded in an old church in the Brecon Beacons, ‘Night Creature’ is the culmination of almost two years of meticulous arrangements and live performances by Tee and her band. Collaborating with musicians Kai Chareunsy, Dan Cippico, and Piera Onacko, Tee has crafted a cinematic live experience that has graced stages across the UK, supporting acclaimed artists and earning nominations and invitations from prestigious institutions like Abbey Road Studios, the Birmingham Music Awards, and BBC Introducing Live.
Beyond her musical endeavors, Tee’s creative vision extends to immersive public installations commissioned by Coventry City of Culture and Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games. With support from Arts Council England and Help Musicians UK, Tee continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, leaving an indelible mark on both the music and visual arts scenes.
