Dear listeners and readers of Soundville,

Today we’ll talk about the 4th album behind every beautiful thing by the duo flora cash (Shpresa Lleshaj and Cole Randall), which will be released on all streaming platforms on October 24. That’s very soon, so you won’t have to wait long for such a sensitive, gentle, emotional indie-pop album. You know, flora cash stands out with their unique approach to sound, rich with conceptual meaning. In behind every beautiful thing, cinematic chords blend with atmospheric smoky vocals, and at times, the sound breaks, transforms, and ultimately stuns you with its depth and uniqueness. The album behind every beautiful thing feels like a constant oscillation between light and darkness, between sincerity and irony, a metamodernist dance where there’s no need to choose a side. You can feel the tension, persistent and electric, stretching through every song, as if flora cash is constantly balancing on the fine edge between these extremes. The contrasts here create that magnetic pull which makes behind every beautiful thing feel alive, breathing, and incredibly touching.

I had the chance to listen to the album before its release, dear friend, and I’m completely in awe of how it left me at a crossroads between the past and the present, between who I was yesterday and who I am today, and who I will become tomorrow. It’s as if I myself became part of this game of contrasts: sincerity and irony, hope and doubt, heaven and hell. It does something rarely seen in music, it allows itself to be chaotic and diverse.

You’ll hear it right away with ‘Should’ve Dressed for the Event.’ There’s something hypnotic and passionate about it. Those mesmerizing smoky tones slowly wrap around you, making you listen intently to every word, only to then lead you into nostalgic vibrations that pull forgotten memories into the light. It’s a feeling that elevates the moment, making it special. With ‘Like No One Could,’ the atmosphere of duality slowly unfolds like a rosebud. In the excellent commercial sound and flawless performance, a distorted structure sneaks in, while Djordje Milanovic’s cello sounds so moving that it brings a lump to your throat. You can already listen to this song and feel, through your own thoughts and emotions, just how stunning flora cash’s music is. And in the very next track, ‘My Ex Would’ve Left By Now,’ the feeling of sadness shifts into a soft springtime mood. The swaying guitar, gentle keys, and above all the flawless vocals, bring a sense of peace. This shift in emotions highlights the variety and depth of human experience that lies at the core of the album. This atmosphere continues in “Morning Comes” with almost folk-like guitars and the magical vocals of Shpresa Lleshaj. The performance is so soft and sensual, completely captivating with its tender atmosphere and gentle touch. I love it, oh my god!

I love the carefree indie-pop sound of ‘Baby I Love You.’ That lightness fills the heart with a special kind of joy and tenderness. The gentle confession of love emphasizes the romantic sound of flora cash. And I’m absolutely thrilled with how ‘Baby I Love You’ gets stuck in your head. To say that I was singing this track in my mind all day would be an understatement.

You know, behind every beautiful thing doesn’t try to give answers. There’s no artificial grandeur here, just the raw truth of life where love and pain walk hand in hand. There’s no clear divide between good and bad, right and wrong, everything is mixed, like the memories of who we were and who we are now.

The atmosphere shifts again in ‘i’m tired.’ The sound transforms, plunging into the depths of sadness and turning all feelings inside out. Grab a pillow and tear it apart if that’s what it takes to release all the pent-up emotions. Scream! Incredibly, through the swaying rhythm of ‘i’m tired,’ the excellent lyrics, and the soft pop sound, you’ll be able to release all the demons and breathe freely and easily. The contrasts here are brilliant, delivering an unforgettable listening experience.

With ‘Dragon,’ a grounded calmness comes over. The track’s chilling structure stops the burning mind and offers a moment of complete disconnection from the world. There’s something unearthly about ‘Dragon,’ with its steady, pulsing bass and Cole Randall’s emotional vocals, occasionally breaking into a scream, alongside those captivating lo-fi pads. Flawless!

Maybe that’s the key to what makes this album so honest, as if you’re teetering on the edge of losing control, but instead, you choose to let go and accept. This feeling especially took over me in ‘The Builder.’ In the soft keys, Yoed Nir’s airy cello, and the subtle ambient touch that adds a grounded feel to the track, you can sense that scope, that epic divide between the earthly and the unearthly. This final song leaves the heart shattered and emotions burning. It’s also impossible not to mention Djordje Milanovic on violins and viola, and Dakota Holden’s contribution on the pedal steel in songs like Morning Comes, Baby I Love You, and The Night Is Young. Wow! Be sure to mark October 24th in your calendar and pre-save behind every beautiful thing so you don’t miss out on this incredible album. Oh, how flawlessly cool this is!

Hey, flora cash! Thank you for releasing such amazing music. Always filled with meaning, energy, and uniqueness. You do something incredible with sound! It’s so cinematic and reaches deep into the subconscious. I love how through minimalistic sound, you can evoke emotions I didn’t even know I had. If it’s possible to be in love with music, then I’m in love with yours. Honestly. No masks. An outstanding album, and I want to show it to the whole world, to all my friends. Just keep doing what you’re doing, and never stop.

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With much love,
Soundville!