In a River Shadow

A bold reimagining of Scottish folk in a hypermodern soundworld, In a River Shadow blends prehistoric instruments, abstract electronics, and environmental recordings into a unique sonic landscape. The result is a futuristic, technoid sound that feels both organic and otherworldly, like a biomechanical artefact unearthed from a distant future.

In a constellation of influences including Yoshio Ojima, sunytty, and the hyperrealist work of Noah Creshevsky, “Birdhouse” is a dream of voiceshuman, non-human, and AI-generatedunfolding tranquillity into hallucinatory spectres. On “Star of the Sea,”Pooleconfronts a complicated relationship with prayer by reworking the Catholic hymn “Hail Queen of Heaven, the Ocean Star,” reformulating the prayer and stretching vocals to their limits, transforming the piece into a drum-driven, visceral interpretation.

Across this five-track EP,Poolecombines personal exploration with collaborative influences, including a partnership with Considerate Digital, and collaborations with vocalist Celine Brooks and artist Gabo.

Music :Poole, additional vocals by Celine Brooks on Weila Waila, and Gabo on Selkie of Sule Skerry.

Lyrics :Poolewith Considerate Digital