Speaking Stones by Sona Koloyan

Recorded at Zig Zag Recordings, "Speaking Stones", is a 5-track EP exploring the growing pains of your 20s, interlinked with the idea of "belonging" as a Diasporan. These themes permeate through all areas of life, including relationships, body image, and self-empowerment. The EP ebbs and flows amidst delicate orchestral arrangements in “In the Air” and the louder sonic confessions of “Under My Own Gaze”, culminating in a re-harmonised explosion of a cover of “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”; turning the lyrics on its head and shining a new light on the pop classic. A contrast to her earlier DIY and minimal works, Speaking Stones is her first studio-recorded body of work, with the larger instrumental ensemble reflecting her classical background. The EP embodies the indie bands she grew up listening to, her love for folk music, and her Western classical education.

"Speaking Stones" is named after the prehistoric stone circle from her home country, Armenia, where legend has it that if the wind blows in a specific direction through the meticulously carved stones, they themselves “sing”. The name is an homage and token of gratitude to her greatest inspiration - her home and the preservation of a culture in peril.

The making of Speaking Stones was graciously supported by Arts Council England and Help Musicians UK.

Armenian. Based in London/sometimes other places

"Speaking Stones", my new EP, out now

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