Penelope Trappes – Against The Clock

Penelope Trappes’ solo work is not usually associated with speed. Her stunning releases on Optimo Music and Houndstooth bring to mind the other-worldly atmospherics of Scott Walker, Julee Cruise and This Mortal Coil; it is music that is much more about the journey that it is getting anywhere quickly.

Yet, despite the tight time limit, the antipodean vocalist, musician and soundscaper was able to create a haunting, improvised piece from guitar, synths and her own voice in just 10 minutes.