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Hyd's New Album Explores Grief Through Electropop
2 Jun
Summary
- Hayden Dunham, formerly QT, releases new album on grief.
- The album blends electropop with meditations on loss and transformation.
- An accompanying exhibition featured geodes and therapeutic frequencies.
Hayden Dunham, previously recognized as QT from the PC Music scene, has released their new album, "Hold Onto Me Infinity," under the moniker Hyd. This collection of work delves into themes of grief and personal transformation, presented through a distinctive style of dense, glassy electropop that evolves into more transparent, meditative soundscapes.
The album centers on Dunham's unique vocal delivery, which transforms conventional songwriting into a performance art piece. Their phrasing is deliberate, often employing a deadpan affect that contrasts with the lyrical content, creating a nuanced exploration of mourning and living in the present moment.
Accompanying the album's release was an audiovisual exhibition in Manhattan. This exhibition featured elements such as handmade geodes, purportedly therapeutic 526 hertz frequencies, and recorded voices of Dunham's inspirations, including Octavia Butler and Sally Ride, as well as their late partner, SOPHIE.
Musically, "Hold Onto Me Infinity" showcases gutsy sound design, blending a range of textures and heavily swung beats. Some tracks, like those produced by SOPHIE, have been circulating as demos for years, with the official versions offering a smoother, though still richly detailed, sonic experience.
