Finding the Sweet Spot

Four promising new EP releases by independent artists show that relationships remain an endless source of inspiration

- Amit Gurbaxani

Singer/songwriters seem to be everywhere right now, and though most tend to release singles rather than albums, a handful have found a comfort zone in the middle ground that is the EP: collections of three to six tracks that allow them to express their ideas more completely. Here are four recent releases by a mix of established and upcoming stars.

Frizzell D'Souza
In My Asymmetry

Frizzell D'Souza's sophomore EP adds bubbling synths and orchestral soundscapes to the kind of acoustic guitar-driven tunes that featured on her 2022 debut, the well-received The Hills Know Of You. Blessed with one of the best voices to emerge out of the Indian indie scene in recent times, she charms again with songs variously dedicated to lovers, family and friends, each of which matches her technical dexterity with raw vulnerability.

Kamakshi Khanna
Heartbreak 2020