{"id":9326,"date":"2023-12-09T05:19:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T05:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/?p=9326"},"modified":"2023-12-17T23:24:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T23:24:23","slug":"ep-alistair-futura-bloom-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/09\/ep-alistair-futura-bloom-later\/","title":{"rendered":"EP: Alistair Futura &#8211; bloom later"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snapinsta.app_405201074_388074980242088_898014647827292477_n_1080-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9328\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1731005307&#038;color=%23ff5500&#038;auto_play=false&#038;hide_related=false&#038;show_comments=true&#038;show_user=true&#038;show_reposts=false&#038;show_teaser=true\"><\/iframe><div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/fuckalistair\" title=\"Alistair Futura\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">Alistair Futura<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/fuckalistair\/sets\/bloom-later\" title=\"bloom later\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">bloom later<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the crowded landscape of emerging artists, 16-year-old singer-songwriter <strong>Alistair Futura <\/strong>from <strong>Columbia<\/strong>, <strong>Missouri <\/strong>has emerged as a promising talent with his debut EP, <strong><em>&#8220;bloom later.&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>Released on November 30th, 2023, this five-track offering introduces listeners to a captivating blend of mellow, lofi-like bedroom pop, showcasing <strong>Futura&#8217;s <\/strong>distinctive style and undeniable potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alistair Futura&#8217;s<\/strong> sonic signature is characterized by its dreamy ambiance, exemplified by the EP&#8217;s production choices. The tracks exude a lofi aesthetic, transporting the listener to a world where each note is carefully crafted to create an immersive musical experience. The use of layered, reverbed vocals adds depth and texture, creating a rich soundscape that distinguishes <strong>Futura <\/strong>from his peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EP opens with, &#8220;alright,&#8221; a calm and introspective piece that sets the tone for what follows. <strong>Futura&#8217;s <\/strong>lyrics, though penned by a 16-year-old, carry a depth that belies his age. It&#8217;s a testament to <strong>Futura&#8217;s <\/strong>songwriting prowess that he manages to tackle these universal themes with such nuance and emotional resonance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the standout tracks, <strong><em>&#8220;bleed for me,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> exemplifies <strong>Futura&#8217;s <\/strong>ability to seamlessly blend elements of percussive ambience with his soothing vocals. The track captivates with its hypnotic rhythm, drawing the listener into a contemplative state. The percussion, though subtle, plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall atmosphere of the EP, elevating it beyond mere background music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EP&#8217;s concise yet well-crafted nature is a testament to <strong>Alistair Futura&#8217;s<\/strong> maturity as an artist. The decision to keep it to five tracks allows each song to shine individually while contributing to the cohesive narrative of <strong><em>&#8220;bloom later&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> as a whole. The pacing is thoughtful, and each composition adds a layer to the EP&#8217;s overarching theme, creating a listening experience that feels both intimate and expansive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alistair Futura&#8217;s<em> &#8220;bloom later&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> is a commendable debut that showcases his potential to make a significant impact on the contemporary music scene. His ability to infuse depth into the often-saturated genre of bedroom pop sets him apart, and the EP&#8217;s dreamy ambiance is a testament to his keen understanding of both production and songwriting. As a 16-year-old artist, <strong>Alistair Futura&#8217;s<\/strong> future in the industry seems promising, with <strong><em>&#8220;bloom later&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> serving as a noteworthy introduction to his musical journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHAT THE ARTIST SAYS ABOUT THE EP:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;When I was working on this EP, a lot of the music I made for it came from raw emotion. since I was little I was a person who was very emotion-driven and my parents were open to me expressing that. I like to show the beauty in every emotion. I&#8217;m not a traditional songwriter or anything, but I like using my vocals and the sonic palette of my music to bring out the feelings I want to express.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Snapinsta.app_385257962_1024017365511870_8014642099799003095_n_1080-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9327\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow Alistair Futura:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/fuckalistair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SoundCloud<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/futuraalistair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alistair Futura \u00b7 bloom later In the crowded landscape of emerging artists, 16-year-old singer-songwriter Alistair Futura from Columbia, Missouri has emerged as a promising talent with his debut EP, &#8220;bloom later.&#8221; Released on November 30th, 2023, this five-track offering introduces listeners to a captivating blend of mellow, lofi-like bedroom pop, <a href=\"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/09\/ep-alistair-futura-bloom-later\/\" class=\"btn btn-link continue-link\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aboard"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9326"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10475,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9326\/revisions\/10475"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}