GENRE: Electronic
LABEL: AD 93
REVIEWED: 18 October, 2025
RATING: 8.5
London-based artist feeo’s debut album Goodness, released in October 2025, marks a significant evolution in her musical journey. Known for her minimalist soundscapes and emotionally resonant vocals, feeo has crafted an album that delves deeply into themes of isolation, connection, and the interplay between light and darkness. The music blends elements of drone, ambient, experimental electronics, and minimalist dance, creating a soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
The album opens with “Days pt. 1,” featuring a surreal narrative from her father, Trevor Laird, which sets the stage for feeo’s sparse yet emotionally powerful compositions. Tracks like “Here” highlight her ethereal vocals paired with Caius Williams’ baritone guitar, capturing a sense of introspection and longing. The album concludes with “There Is No I,” a stripped-down love song radiating simplicity and light, providing a striking contrast to the more brooding moments earlier in the record. Throughout, feeo explores opposing states of being—darkness and light, solitude and togetherness—inviting listeners to engage with the music on both emotional and conceptual levels.
Critics have responded enthusiastically to Goodness. Pitchfork awarded it an 8.3 out of 10 and designated it “Best New Music,” praising the album’s emotional depth and sonic complexity. Boomkat highlighted feeo’s vocal power and poetic lyricism, drawing comparisons to Beth Gibbons and Kate Bush, while The Guardian recognized her ability to reshape language and imbue stillness with intensity.
Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music, Goodness offers a listening experience that is both introspective and expansive. Feeo has successfully established herself as a singular voice in experimental music, creating a record that is as hauntingly beautiful as it is thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who encounters it.