Released: 17/02/23
For fans of Tycho, Jónsi, Bon Iver, and Jon Hopkins, Origins marks Chris Bartels’ debut as a singer-songwriter under Elskavon. The album blends intimate vocals with bold, experimental soundscapes, balancing lush acoustic textures and electronic beats. Shedding his ambient-classical roots, Bartels uses intricate vocal manipulations—tape-speed shifts and layering—to create unique, emotional tracks like “All These Years” and “Blossom and the Void.” Origins showcases his evolution into a confident songwriter, weaving spacious panoramas and soaring melodies into a cohesive, heartfelt journey.