"Hypoxia" is a collection of stark, intimate songs that find Kathryn Williams at her most direct, stripping away ornamentation to focus on resonant melodies and evocative lyrics. The album was largely written and recorded in a short burst of creativity, capturing a raw, immediate atmosphere.
- The album was recorded over just five days in Williams's own studio.
- "Hypoxia" was released on 15 June 2015, a date that saw a number of other notable folk and indie releases.
- The album features a sparser production style than much of her previous work, with the focus squarely on Williams's vocals and acoustic guitar.
Kathryn Williams is a Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter from London, known for her distinctive voice and lyrical depth in the folk and indie scenes. At the time of "Hypoxia's" 2015 release, she was working outside the major label system, continuing a prolific output of albums that explored diverse musical and lyrical themes.
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