After a spellbinding year defined by “Shamanic Faith” and “Paradise,” two standout releases from her most recent EP Capsule II, multi-disciplinary British-Armenian artist Ripsime closes the year with a powerful new chapter. She announces the re-release of her early works, the launch of her own imprint, RIP Records, and a limited-edition art print that bridges her visual and musical worlds.
As the next phase of Ripsime’s artistic evolution slowly rises over the horizon, singles like “Dare” are mile markers on this journey, while properly introducing the artist as the unique talent she is. The electro-neon single is lined with searing textures that melt over infectious grooves, creating a colorful yet hectic atmosphere that still leaves plenty of room for the vocals to explore. Ripsime’s acrobatic vocals bounce off the awkward walls of the instrumentation like a stray bullet, except rather than a trail of smoke following, it’s a parade of raw emotions detailed through pure poetry. “Dare” finds Ripsime losing trust and faith in love, both new and old, turning longing for something real into a cathartic, disco-tinted single brimming with singularity. Ripsime is slowly becoming an undeniable presence in contemporary pop, and the anthemic “Dare” is just the start of this exhilarating new era for the artist.
