Artificial Incline’s new EP ‘Used to Be’ is a raw, unfiltered excavation of memories, a deeply personal reflection on the ghosts of past relationships and the scars they leave behind. This record unspools like an intimate journal entry, revisiting moments of betrayal, heartbreak, and the slow process of emotional reckoning.
What makes ‘Used to Be’ so gripping is its unvarnished honesty. Artificial Incline pulls no punches, laying bare the complexities of love turned sour; infidelity, emotional turmoil, and the wounds inflicted on both sides. It’s an album that doesn’t just dwell in the pain but actively dissects it, searching for understanding in the wreckage. The songwriting carries a cinematic quality, shaped by rediscovered lyrics and long-lost footage, proving that time heals and reshapes perspective.
The EP blends digital textures with organic instrumentation, creating a space where the past and present collide. Artificial Incline masterfully balance melancholy with momentum, in songs such as opener ‘King Without A Crown’, using music as both an outlet and a mirror, reflecting their personal evolution. Each track pulses with emotion, offering listeners a deeply immersive experience.
At its core, ‘Used to Be’ is about resilience, the idea that even in the darkest chapters, there’s something to be learned, something to be reclaimed. It stands as a reminder that good things take time, but the process of revisiting the past can sometimes be the very thing that propels us forward. With this release, Artificial Incline show themselves as an outfit unafraid to confront the truth.
