8/10

Over these last few years, German artist ANTONÍ has looked to project a more effervescent and ethereal presence than most. While originally emerging with softer and more humbled origins, her sound has grown into a beautifully rich and refined direction that sees her adopt a multitude of diverse ideas into her absorbing fold. And after what has been an incredibly prolific time in recent years, she now looks to cement her dynamic legacy to date with the release of her long-awaited debut album 'Holding Tight Lightly', a record brimming with adventurous spirit throughout.

Although her journey has certainly been a broad and enigmatic one since she first emerged, 'Holding Tight Lightly' still maintains a brilliantly succinct and cohesive identity. With each of these sweet and emotive offerings blending effortlessly into one another, her initial collection finds her in a rejuvenated state, moving elegantly across this shimmering new release. With a distinctive flair for production, ANTONÍ proves herself as one of the more dynamic names doing the rounds right now as she creates some brilliantly inventive efforts here.

These last few years have certainly been a great time for innovative and self-discovery, but 'Holding Tight Lightly' shows there are still plenty of fresh and exciting ideas coursing through her. Brimming with this incredibly vibrant aura from start to finish, ANTONÍ quickly establishes herself as true visionary on the rise today.