{"id":41607,"date":"2025-04-03T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41607"},"modified":"2025-03-23T21:08:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T01:08:39","slug":"goddess-a-creative-manifesto-by-fay-milton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41607","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Goddess&#8217;: A creative manifesto by Fay Milton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fay Milton of Savages is stirring things up with her brand-new project, &#8216;Goddess&#8217;, launching a self-titled debut album on May 30 via <a href=\"https:\/\/bfan.link\/goddess-st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bella Union<\/a>. The announcement is already turning heads with the first single <em>Shadows<\/em>, featuring the ethereal vocals of Elena Tonra (of Ex:Re and Daughter), Hinako Omori on piano, and Ayse Hassan (of Savages) laying down an unforgettable bass groove.b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aGj-GGCd_78?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>&#8216;Goddess&#8217; isn\u2019t just an album\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of creative camaraderie and fearless collaboration. Fay, stepping out from behind the drums to embrace the producer\u2019s chair, explains that <em>Shadows<\/em> perfectly captures the blend of darkness and light. Picture a track where thunderous energy meets a twinkling, delicate piano, and Elena\u2019s vocals float in a space that\u2019s both raw and refined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea for &#8216;Goddess&#8217; took root during a pause from her life with the two-time Mercury Prize-nominated Savages. With that chapter on hold, Fay felt a burning need to create something bigger\u2014a project that honors the deep bonds formed among female and non-binary musicians in the vibrant London music scene. &#8216;Goddess&#8217; is the culmination of years of planning, writing, and recording, and it radiates with emotional depth, resilience, vulnerability, and pure joy. Notably, the album features a revolving cast of vocalists, each bringing a unique flavor to the eclectic mix of post-punk, electronica, dream-pop, and indie-rock sounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;Goddess&#8217; also carries a personal message. Touring and the thrill of performing once filled Fay\u2019s life, but a growing awareness of the climate crisis led her to co-found the activism charity Music Declares Emergency. This new perspective\u2014balancing passion for music with a commitment to change\u2014has redefined her creative journey. \u201c<em>I couldn\u2019t really justify being someone who continues to jump on a plane every day,<\/em>\u201d she reflects. With the freedom of not touring, Fay has created a project where each track can explore new musical landscapes, featuring unexpected instruments like harps and strings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than just music, &#8216;Goddess&#8217; is a heartfelt response to an uncertain world\u2014a creative manifesto that finds solace and strength in collective artistry. It\u2019s a bit like a musical experiment where genres serve as guidelines, and every featured artist is given the space to make each track truly their own. From the haunting opener <em>Little Dark<\/em>, with its introspective London night walk vibe and Shingai\u2019s emotive vocals, to the electric intensity of <em>Fuckboy<\/em> and the playful allure of <em>Animal<\/em>, every track invites you to dive deeper into a rich tapestry of sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fay has intentionally brought together only female and non-binary vocalists on this album\u2014a nod to the brilliant diversity of voices that have inspired her throughout her career. It\u2019s not about making a statement on gender; it\u2019s about using it as a creative tool to showcase the artists who spark her imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;Goddess&#8217; is more than just a collection of songs\u2014it\u2019s an immersive journey through the creative chapters of Fay\u2019s life, blending musicianship, activism, and the unyielding power of artistic collaboration. With each track, &#8216;Goddess&#8217; invites you to experience music in its most unrestrained and vibrant form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4079.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4079-1024x1024.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fay Milton Goddess album cover\" class=\"wp-image-41609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4079.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4079.jpeg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4079.jpeg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4079.jpeg?resize=768%2C768 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4079.jpeg?w=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2018Goddess\u2019 track listing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Little Dark ft. Shingai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shadows ft. Ex:Re<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal ft. Delilah Holliday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuckboy ft. Salvia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golden ft. Shadow Stevie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad Child ft. Isabel Mu\u00f1oz-Newsome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darling Boulevard ft. Bess Atwell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diamond Dust ft. Izzy Bee Phillips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bounce ft. Grove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22nd Century ft. Harriet Rock<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Fay Milton of Savages is stirring things up with her brand-new project, &#8216;Goddess&#8217;, launching a self-titled debut album on May 30 via Bella Union. 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