Motion Sickness of Time Travel sounds like the physical sensation of drifting. Rachel Evans creates vast, oceanic soundscapes where the boundary between the human voice and electronic synthesis completely dissolves. It is music that occupies a room like a thick, glowing fog, slowly shifting its weight but never demanding your immediate attention. The textures are warm and organic, often carrying the gentle grit and wobble of the cassette tapes that birthed the project.
What makes this project distinctive is the 'power ambient' approach: it is quiet music played with immense density. Evans uses vocal loops not as melodies, but as rhythmic, pulsing cells that build into towering cathedrals of sound. There is a specific pastoral quality here, a sense of the Georgia woods at night, where the natural world feels both comforting and slightly supernatural. It avoids the coldness of many electronic drones, opting instead for a deeply feminine, nurturing resonance.
Start with 'A Disembodied Voice in the Darkness' to experience her ability to weave haunting vocal fragments into a seamless tapestry. If you prefer something more expansive and celestial, 'Chinaberry' offers a brighter, more crystalline entry point into her massive discography. It is the perfect companion for anyone looking to disappear into their own thoughts for an hour or more.
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