Bim+bo (pronounced “bim plus bo”), an Alternative R&B duo, returns with their fourth release. Consisting of vocalist Brittany Harlin and producer Blank Face Villain, the pair presents a collection of lush, downtempo tracks. Inspired by neosoul and electronica, the project features intricate string arrangements, group vocals, and thoughtful sound selection.

The project aims to disarm the listener with vulnerability, using evocative vocals and lavish instrumentation to set the stage. With lyrics like “Don’t make me out to be a monster” on ‘maxinewaters’, the duo acknowledges the fraught and tense world this project exists in. The duo reference another one of their inspirations, Audre Lorde, on ‘danceydance’, making known the importance of feminism, queer theory, and civil rights to the project’s existence. Throughout the project, the duo uses group harmonies and orchestral sections to give a sense of fullness. As you listen in, you’re immersed in a community of sound, with each piece working together to create an ecosystem that listens to itself and the world around it.