New Music: Chloe Rodgers – The Algea

Artists can find inspiration almost anywhere, but an intriguing and interesting one is Chloe Rodgers’ nod to ancient Greece’s myths and legends. Have a listen to The Algae, which explores some weighty matters, below.

Baroque pop with a folk twist and a strong message, The Algae is a beautiful and forceful piece of music. The Algea (Greek goddesses that embody pain and suffering) are employed as symbols of the exploitation and manipulation of women by men. That’s a theme that runs through the lyrics, which Rodgers’ vocal performance teases out in an understated but impactful style. The strings and the central metaphor hark back to the past, but the message is sadly still current, giving The Algae a potent, penetrating edge.

Speaking about the song, she said, “The Algea is named after a group of Greek goddesses that are basically just mega depressed. I was definitely being over dramatic giving it that name. It was just about being a naive teenager looking for love but getting used by older dudes that knew exactly what they were doing.”

The Algea is out now via Crowds and Power, and can be streamed on Apple Music, Deezer, and Spotify. Head over to Rodgers’ Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram socials for further details on how to listen to The Algea, as well as keeping up to date with news about upcoming releases.

Oh, and have a listen to her work with Twenty Committee on Spotify – intelligent indie at its finest.