We've been keeping our beady eyes (and ears) firmly on the progress of one of London's most promising singer, songwriter and producers MAY since her emergence with 'LUCKY' via Slow Dance back in 2022. Following the successful reception of 'Phone Me' (pun intended), 'Cynthia' sees MAY establish her unique style further, using innovative mix techniques to create a disorientating soundscape of thicc beats, left-field synth work and layer upon layer of vocal hooks. Described best in her own words: "Through elastic saccharine synths, gliding strings and deep resonant 808 beat, we find ourselves looking through a rose tinted lens to a domestic world inhabited by the fictional character Cynthia, inspired by the work of performance artist Shana Moulton. The lyrics explore how freedom and fantasy can be found within the practice of our domestic everyday routines, such as skin rituals, or even bored lying in bed in the morning. These routines transcend us into the theatres of our imaginations.” Due to appear on her debut EP, coming out via foundation.fm next month, 'Cynthia' is a accomplished and slightly kooky offering from a flourishing young talent. -Holly Mullineaux