Los Angeles-based artist Whitney Lyman unveils her heartfelt new EP, ‘Becoming You’, a stunning testament to the beauty that unfolds when soul-searching and music intertwine. Evoking the nostalgic spirit of Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow, and the introspective essence of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Clouds’ – which inspired the album’s cover – Lyman steps into a mythic world of castles, magic, and dreamlike soundscapes, shimmering with a blend of Americana and alternative pop.
The EP carries a cinematic flair throughout, guided by Lyman’s vivid storytelling and honey-sweet vocals. Threaded with breezy acoustic textures, she journeys through each song with raw honesty and timeless grace: delivering tales of love, self-acceptance, and reflections on the beauty of imperfection, transformation, and perseverance.
Tracks like ‘Supermoon’ delve into her more fantastical side – a sweeping composition inspired by her songwriting retreat in North Wales, paired with enchanting imagery drawn from the EP’s picturesque artwork. This hypnotic, spiritual energy continues in ‘Undoing’, a trance-like meditation on returning to one’s core essence, where seething electric guitar and humming organ collide in a spellbinding haze.
While these songs confront Lyman’s discomfort and realignment with authenticity, Becoming You also radiates moments of light and joy. ‘All About Love’ glows like the melodic heart of a 90s romcom soundtrack, while the acclaimed ‘Solid Ground’ marks a turning point: a sudden realization that stability and empowerment have always been within reach.
Closing the collection are two orchestral renditions of ‘Solid Ground’ and ‘Supermoon’, stripped back to their essence to highlight the quiet strength of her lyricism. With lush string arrangements by Andrew Joslyn, these versions draw listeners deeper into Lyman’s mystical, cinematic universe.
With ‘Becoming You’, Whitney Lyman steps fully into her own – redefining empowerment, self-acceptance, and what it means to craft a timeless EP in the modern age.
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