ICHILLIN’ pre-released their music Glass Coronary heart initially of the month, however with no music video it by no means made its means onto this weblog. Now, they’re again with that music’s connected mini album and title monitor XL (Additional Love). Previously, I’ve given credit score to this group for bucking tendencies and providing sounds which can be a bit extra daring than most of their contemporaries. Sadly, that strategy appears to have ended right here.
If you’re a fan of 2025’s general woman group sound, you’ll in all probability take pleasure in XL (Additional Love) as properly. It’s light-weight, ethereal and fairly muted for many of its working time. I swear, all of immediately’s producers are pulling from the identical pattern pack as a result of I’ve heard these beats and synth tones many instances already. After all, even essentially the most formulaic manufacturing can work if the composers place a implausible music excessive. However for me, the melodies and efficiency right here do little to buoy its sense of familiarity.
XL‘s verses waft by with out a lot impact in any respect. The refrain is barely stickier, although nonetheless wants extra punch to really stand out. The women sound nice, however I really feel like I say that on a regular basis. Strong vocals must be in service to a robust music, and there’s a giant piece of the equation lacking on this one.
Hooks | 7 |
Manufacturing | 7 |
Longevity | 8 |
Bias | 7 |
RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C