USHAN is out with her latest single “As Águas”, a transcendental song about climate change and the environment. Based out of São Paulo, Brazil, USHAN is the artistic project of Lorena Hollander who blends dynamic soundtracks with her quest for soul searching. Inspired by Brazilian Tropicalia legends, experimental music and psychedelic artists, USHAN delivers a fresh take on her music and takes her listeners on a trip. This avant-garde track combines the pulse of electronic music with psychedelic elements and the subtle soul of rock. The guitar chords and lines that decorate the soundscape filled with experimental sounds and effects provide the backbone for the melody. As the rolling beats kick in and the manipulated vocals glare over the dense background, the groove of the music sets in. You can hear many curious elements lurking in the soundscape like the Koto paired with synth pads and guitar lines. As the elements build up to the drop, there’s a tension that is sustained through this mellow instrumentation. When the beat drops, the tension is released to a vibrant release of catharsis and groove.

At the core of the song “As Águas” is a call for action and a cry for help. It delves into the topic of climate change and environmental issues and urges us to do better. USHAN sings the lines “The rivers are warning us, the waves are warning us”, conveying the urgency of the situation through her music and asking the listeners if they are listening. This powerful track is one that’ll get stuck in your head and force you to open your eyes.

You can listen to the song “As Águas” by USHAN here –