Source: Interview Magazine
Summary
Arlo Parks discusses her latest album “Film Noir (fin)” and the themes of identity and independence that run throughout. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter shares her vision for the cinematic world behind the album and how it relates to her personal experiences.
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The trend returns with a new name.
Arlo Parks’ “Film Noir (fin)” is the latest iteration of the introspective, emotionally charged indie-folk sound that has been popularized by artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. The album’s cinematic themes and poetic lyrics are reminiscent of the indie darling era of the early 2010s. Parks’ exploration of identity and independence is a familiar trope in contemporary indie music. The album’s nostalgic sound is a rehashing of the past, repackaged for a new generation. The cycle of indie music trends continues.
Author: Evan Null
