Otay:Onii pairs trip-hop with noise on “Love From Survivors”

On May 8, Lane Shi Otayonii (formerly of Elizabeth Color Wheel) will release her debut solo studio album as Otay:Onii, Love is in the Shit, via Pelagic Records. Showcasing her approach to avant-garde performance and composition, Otay:Onii marks an exciting new chapter in Otayonii’s career.

Love is in the Shit is described as a “deeply intimate album that reaches a striking balance between control and chaos. Harnessing her ability to move from serenity to madness, ‘Love is in the Shit’ is an exploration in representing trialing conscious states. Drawing-in and challenging the listener, the songs play with comfort and discomfort, deliciously crafting the sonic arc of the story so that intention is undeniably felt.”

Today, Otay:Onii shares the music video for her newest single off Love is in the Shit, “Love From Survivors.” Beginning with harsh noise and screams, the track eventually morphs, with Lane singing alongside a catchy trip-hop beat. It is but a small taste of Lane’s versatility as an artist, displaying her desire to experiment with sound.

Commenting on the single, Lane says: “Put Shělìzǐ 舍利子 back in our own mouth, teach ourselves how to shit like we shit for the first time. The shit carries our history and memory. Let them bloom, let them wither, let them bloom, let them wither, let them bloom, let them wither, let them.”

“Love From Survivors” follows Otay:Onii’s first single, “No Talent.” You can watch the music video for “Love From Survivors” below.

Otay:Onii is performing as the Artist in Residence at this year’s Roadburn Festival. This marks Lane’s second year in residency at Roadburn, being the festival’s very first triennium artist in residence.

You can pre-order and pre-save Love is in the Shit here.