SINGLE REVIEW: KUČKA walks us through the cycle of growth with new track, 'Ascension'
Steady on her feet after releasing single ‘Contemplation’, Perth native electro-pop producer KUČKA shares her hopeful new track ‘Ascension’.
The LA-based producer has been a household name to Australian music enthusiasts since 2012, her quirky and off-kilter approach to production even appreciated on an international scale by the likes of Vince Staples, A$AP Rocky and Flume.
‘Contemplation’ was a nudge to embrace a fresh start, and ‘Ascension’ feels like the natural second phase in KUČKA’s journey of growth. The stellar combination of experimental electro-synths with her controlled, sultry vocals allow her to command the track effortlessly.
It offers a deeper dive into her own psyche, as she sheds her vulnerability and forces herself forward with lyrics like “When you step to ascend, don’t imagine the fall.”. The track serves as guidance towards self-forgiveness. It is a reminder to be gentler with ourselves – to take life in its strides and peaks, rather than fretting about the troughs.
The track is a liberation from KUČKA’s own choices. It harnesses maturity and introspection that is only enhanced with her intricate, melodic production. If this is KUČKA only beginning to reach self-actualisation, listeners should be more than eager to watch her journey unfold.
