On Oct. 3, Brooklyn-based rock project sweet93, fronted by lead vocalist Chloe Kohanski, released their latest single, “what’s true?”
The titular question drives the melancholy track to a desolate dreamscape in three-quarter time. “what’s true?” represents a foray deep into Dream Pop. Drawing inspiration from notable groups such as Beach House, sweet93 moves away from the angst-ridden, rougher sound of previous singles (“Stars Above” and “Be My Best“) and continue down that path of introspection, getting tighter more straightforward in their songwriting.
The loss of hope conveyed so clearly in “what’s true?” is most recognizable in Kohanski’s 2023 OurVinyl Sessions Acoustic EP. However, sweet93’s newest effort delivers layers of ambient noise, reverberated into oblivion, creating a sound that holds up on all fronts. On the acoustic live EP, Kohanski’s vocals shine brilliantly, proving beyond any shadow of a doubt that she’s a talented singer. Yet, the professional-grade production on their newest song only adds to the list of factors that make sweet93 a standout listen.
The best thing about sweet93 is they’re a new act that’s still trying to find their sound. When every sound they try sounds great, you know you have a special group on your hands, especially when Kohanski’s vocals sound like a young, mellow Janis Joplin.
Since 2021, sweet93 has been apart of the NYC music scene collaborating with friends like Porches and playing shows with Ovlov and untitled (halo). sweet93 opened for Porches, at their most recent gig at Brooklyn Steel on Nov. 20, and contributed vocals to his latest album Shirt, on the song “Bread Believer.”
sweet93 informs us “There’s more music on the way, they’re constantly trying new things and experimenting in the studio.”
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