This too is very important. Stop EVERYTHING and listen. The production, song arrangement, instrumental orchestrations and heavenly vocals were put here by God Herself:
Vesper Wood, the solo project of Christina Wood, will release a debut album titled Instar on March 1st. “Descend” is the first single from that project.
Originally from Kentucky via Germany and London, Wood is better known as half of the UK electro-pop duo Kaleida. Her captivating voice was first heard by millions when Kaleida’s song “Think” was featured in the John Wick soundtrack. As part of Kaleida, Wood has amassed over 45 million streams to date across platforms and has toured the world with the likes of Roisin Murphy and Alt-J.
“‘Descend’ is an emotional track,” says Wood, “very watery, about feeling drowned in the conviction of love”.
Recorded in Bristol, UK with producer Ali Chant (Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding, Soccer Mommy, Jenny Hval), Instar follows Wood’s journey to finding peace, hope, and strength while honing in on what it means to be a woman. Some songs helped Wood process problems she was encountering with her reproductive health, biological clock, lack of support, lack of awareness of women’s health issues, and inherent sexism in our society. The result is an emotionally stark, organic LP that seems to radiate righteous fragility and a gossamer spirit of healing. It is her most raw, honest and authentic work to date.
The Ultimate Vesper Wood Interview, by Luna Keller
Vesper Wood – Carson, another awesome tune, check it out!
If Christina Wood’s stellar work with Kaleida is new to you, please listen to these and search for more:
