After establishing herself as an award-winning actress and activist,
Monica Olive is emerging as one of her generation’s most vital and
fearless songwriters.
The menacingly dramatic opening notes
of OLIVOIX’s new EP “GODDESS” immediately give away front-woman Monica
Ol-ive’s extensive background on stage and screen. She is a charismatic
perform-er, capable of turning a room pin-drop silent with a single
line. Along with an ex-ceptionally accomplished cast of musicians
(including longtime Shwizz bassist Frank Coda), she has created a
stirring collection of songs that delve deeply into the trauma of modern
society, only to emerge with the strength and resilience needed to fight
another day.
Written in the wake of years of personal trauma, cumulating in the loss
of her sis-ter to cancer, there is a common thread of darkness running
through the songs on GODDESS. “Ashes” is bold and confrontational,
while the bandmates find solace in each other’s shared experience on
“Sisters.” Yet through it all, Olive’s poetic lyricism finds hope in
even the bleakest of experiences.
From the chaotic avant-garde pop of “Thru Yr Veins” to the funk-infused
self-empowerment of “GODDESS,” each track creates a world in and of
itself. By the closing notes of “Warrior Pack, Pt. 1,” the listener
will feel like they’ve been on a true emotional journey – one they will
be happy to take over and over again.
“GODDESS” is available everywhere now.
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