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As tensions rise, Hedda’s power plays are scored by breathy vocalizations reminiscent of the Yellowjackets soundtrack.
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Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
Only the sounds of our muffled footsteps, the chitter of songbirds, and the breathy cool of an early-autumn breeze in the treetops break the silence.
—Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
The track, breathy and earnest, is a particular favorite of mine, a tune that’s at once yearning and reassuring, perfect for a show about the comfort of old-fashioned romance.
—Rumaan Alam, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Following openers Chanel Beads and The Japanese House, the New Zealand singer delivered a liberated 90-minute set fueled by her breathy, conversational vocals and raw, unpredictable movements.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
Only the sounds of our muffled footsteps, the chitter of songbirds, and the breathy cool of an early-autumn breeze in the treetops break the silence.
—Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
The track, breathy and earnest, is a particular favorite of mine, a tune that’s at once yearning and reassuring, perfect for a show about the comfort of old-fashioned romance.
—Rumaan Alam, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Following openers Chanel Beads and The Japanese House, the New Zealand singer delivered a liberated 90-minute set fueled by her breathy, conversational vocals and raw, unpredictable movements.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Breathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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