Artist and rapper Zheani releases autobiographical project, ‘The Zheani Sparkes EP’

The eight tracks on the EP feature a blend of industrial and acoustic rhythms, highlighted by Zheani’s raps that showcase her blunt Australian accent, an element to her sound that is different but works. It begins with ‘Lava’, a uniquely “Zheani” sound often described as “Fairy Trap” combining Trap motives with elements of Art Pop and whimsical themes. As the initial tropical fantasy of ‘Lava’ concludes the project quickly morphs with nostalgic punk, emo and metal motifs and that’s when things start to become much darker.

A major part of Zheani’s essence is the connection she has to others who have grown up in similar circumstances. Showcased first in ‘2002 (The Hook Is A Prayer)’, she sings eerie autotuned vocals reminiscent of nursery rhymes “And if you relate to what I’m saying, my heart breaks for you.” This empathy carries through the EP with similar notions portrayed in tracks ‘Dirtbike’ and ‘I Won’t Sell My Soul.’ While Zheani makes her vulnerability prominent, you also catch a glimpse of the brashness and strength she has on the riotous ‘Skitz Cunt’ and comical fairy trap closer ‘Yippie-Ky-Yay.’

The visual element of the album is just as important as the songs themselves, depicted in videos for ‘I Won’t Sell My Soul‘, ‘DIRTBIKE‘ and ‘Dirt On The Name Of Steven‘ created DIY in collaboration with Artist Mik Shida.