Yeule's softscars: From digital pop to '90s grunge angst

At 25, singer-songwriter-producer yeule has released "softscars," an album that dramatically departs from their previous electronic pop sound. This new work plunges into '90s alternative rock, delivering a super-sized emotional outpouring. The album's title directly references lingering self-harm scars, symbolizing past traumas and the resilience required to overcome them.

Yeule, known for their digital-native persona and future-shocked electronic music, explores the human experience on "softscars." The album features a broader vocal range, moving beyond hushed tones to express vulnerability and brokenness, often accompanied by pitch-bent doppelgangers.

Musically, "softscars" draws inspiration from vintage K-Rock, incorporating styles like dream-pop, emo, electro-folk, pop-punk, and grunge. This sonic exploration reflects yeule's own past, including a youth spent escaping conservative Singapore by listening to bands like Smashing Pumpkins and The Pixies.