On Ekstasis, Holter crafts a soundscape that blends the cerebral with the visceral, creating a deeply immersive listening experience. The album’s intricate arrangements and ethereal vocals showcase her unique approach to avant-pop.
- Ekstasis was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Holter herself, with additional production by Cole M.G.N.
- The album was released by RVNG Intl. on March 5, 2012, and received critical acclaim for its innovative sound.
- The sonic palette of Ekstasis draws from classical music, avant-garde composition, and the more spectral side of electronic music.
Julia Holter is a Los Angeles-based artist known for her experimental, genre-bending explorations of art pop and ambient music. Ekstasis, released in 2012, arrived as her second album, following 2011’s Tragedy.
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