Eugenia Post Meridiem

“ influences as diverse as they are well calibrated. Between indies of English origin, psychedelic

music and some hints of jazz” - VICE 

“A young quartet with a funky indie sound accompanied by an enchanting voice; Soul references

can also be felt, as well as those  folk references over which the psychedelic spirit of the 60s and 70s

hovers..” - Rolling Stone 

“An otherworldly gem, it's difficult to place, at once an instant curiosity yet containing numerous

depths.” - CLASH

A mere 3 weeks since their latest, electrifying single and video release ‘willpower’ which marked the introduction of their upcoming album like i need tension. The impressive four piece Italian outfit Eugenia Post Meridiem have returned with their next slice of eclectic perfection. With hints of surf pop threaded throughout, helped with the infectious guitar motif  ‘around my neck’ is the second single taken from the highly intriguing album project set for release on the 18th of November. 

A kaleidoscopic medley of flavours, breakdowns, switch ups and builds, ‘around my neck’ is yet another demonstration of EPM’s exceptional, tasteful talents and unshakeable chemistry as a band. With just enough variation to keep listeners hooked and tentatively resting on the edge of their seat all whilst remaining seamlessly cohesive and mellifluously fluid. A feat often attempted but rarely mastered with such ease and authenticity. 

Following on from 2019’s full length project debut, the highly acclaimed In Her Bones which saw Eugenia Post Meridiem make one of the coveted spots in Rolling Stone Italia’s twenty Italian musical promises for 2020 alongside incredible support from Billboard, CLASH and VICE. Initial single ‘willpower’ and now ‘around my neck’ mark the quartet's first two releases this 2022 after 2021’s double single release LIFE SLEEPER Side A & Side B.

With this second offering now unleashed, they set the wheels firmly in motion, hurtling full speed ahead towards the luminous full length project. Much like a meteor blasting through space, the band continue to divulge their new, cosmic, musical odyssey like i need tension, piece by delectable piece. Dreamy, hypnotic and utterly other worldly yet tethered with sounds, qualities and textures of the past, EPM’s music is an enigmatic smorgasbord of crisp tones, exquisite colour and unique delicacies quite simply unlike anything heard before.

Unafraid to experiment, to step into the unknown and to so solidly go against the tide, EPM’s art is filled with quality, curiosity and ingenuity. Nothing is included without purpose or intention and each track is as poetic and reflective as it is transcendent and meditative.

Placing its roots somewhere in the mystical universe of Hiatus Kaiyote, Christine and the Queens, PYJÆN and Tame Impala.  Eugenia Post Meridiem’s sound is inextricably eccentric, often abstract but always refreshingly intangible, allowing the listener's own interpretation and understanding to take flight. 

With a sound that oscillates between the realms of soul, indie, Jazz and folk painted with 60’s/70’s psychedelic tendencies and all encased in a 90’s aesthetic and atmosphere. As the clear, unmistakable calibre of Eugenia rings out, within an instant her voice is recognised yet entirely unpredictable as she delicately details philosophical phrases studded with lyrical depth and mysticism. Eugenia Post Meridiem have the rare talent of being able to pick and choose elements from a variety of worlds whilst still remaining conducive and unequivocally fresh. 

Having etched their very essence into the DNA of music itself, Eugenia Post Meridiem expertly harness their own exceptionally unique energy and interweave this into the rich tapestry of their art.

“This song was born from a riff written by Giovanni during the lockdown and reworked afterwards. The original composition had a crazy chord progression that was simplified during the arrangement process ending up in a loop of four chords played over an afrobeat groove which breaks when the chorus hits, changing the hypnotic mood of the verse, the bass drops and the mood becomes darker and colder, than a monotone voice leads once again to the verse and in the end leads to a male choir improvisation, a dreamy vocal prayer that blends gradually in a dawn. Those musical ideas are conceptualised in the lyrics as a mantra repeating itself almost like a prayer about what we probably mean when we say ‘human freedom’. We are trying to summon an image of someone facing two giants: life and death; being frozen by deep fear, but then at a time having this feeling of being something way more noble and greater, an ‘existence’ that walks over them.” 

 - Eugenia Post Meridiem