Betty Moon – “Strangely Beautiful”

Betty Moon just put out her EP Strangely Beautiful, and after spending some time with it, it comes across like someone reconnecting with their own instincts. It’s her first original release in a while, and you can hear that she’s not overthinking it, she’s just going with what feels right.

The project has six tracks, and it’s pretty easy to get through in one sitting. It opens things up with a mix of styles she’s known for, blending alternative pop with some electronic and soul influences without making it feel messy. It all sits together naturally.

“Want Me To” closes the EP, and it’s the one I kept replaying. It has a confident, almost playful energy that sticks with you. It doesn’t sound like she’s holding anything back there, which kind of sums up the whole release. It’s more like she’s acknowledging where she’s at and moving forward.

It sounds like an artist who’s been doing this for a long time and still finding new ways to keep it interesting. If you’re curious about where she’s heading next, it’s worth keeping up with her online this year.