VASSIŁINA is set to release her highly anticipated album, Femmeland, following her debut LP Fragments released in 2021. VASSIŁINA’s latest offering is a sonic exploration that transcends the boundaries of pop and electronic music, delving into introspection, acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing one’s true self.
Femmeland is a collection of 13 electronic, dark-pop tracks, serving as a chapter in VASSIŁINA’s exploration of self-healing, bidding adieu to a past life in London and embracing her true self. The album is an emotive rollercoaster, delving into the complexities of mental health, chronic illness, loss, and past traumas, while uncovering trust and love through others. It’s a transformative experience, resonating with the acceptance of inner voices and the strength found in embracing one’s true self.
At the heart of Femmeland’s art direction lies the mythical inspiration of Greek legend Circe, a sorceress daughter of Helios, the sun god, and of the ocean nymph Perse. In ‘Crooked,’ the first single and music video directed by Giorgos Athanasiou, we witness Circe’s Fall when she renounces her father “The Sun” by choosing mortality, transcending the shackles of patriarchal norms and her “ideal” self. The emergence of her human side marking the… more
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releases April 12, 2024
Executively Produced by VASSIŁINA.
Creative Direction by VASSIŁINA, VinylFace & Erifili Doukeli.
Photography by Costas Simos.
Graphic Design by Contino.
3D Work by Erifili Doukeli.
Styling by Vinyl Face.
Makeup by Joanna Domazaki.
Hair by Giorgos Kaisaris.
1. R U Ready [Written and Produced by VASSIŁINA & TOTALWERK]
2. I think I’m Dying Here [Written and Produced by VASSIŁINA]
3. Crooked [Written and Produced by VASSIŁINA & TOTALWERK]
4. 20 Miles [Written by VASSIŁINA, Produced by VASSIŁINA & Bhukhurah]
5. Thunder [Written by VASSIŁINA & TOTALWERK, Produced by TOTALWERK]
6. Cold September [Written by VASSIŁINA, Produced by VASSIŁINA & TOTALWERK]
7. Vivid [Written by VASSIŁINA, Produced by VASSIŁINA, Bhukhurah & Saber Rider]
8. Femmeland [Written and Produced by VASSIŁINA]
9. Pray [Written by VASSIŁINA, Produced by VASSIŁINA, Saber Rider & Bhukhurah]
10. 2 Kisses [Written and Produced by VASSIŁINA & Bhukhurah]
11. Hypochondria [Written by VASSIŁINA, Produced by VASSIŁINA & Bhukhurah]
12. Love Me [Written and Produced by VASSIŁINA & TOTALWERK]
13. Cheers [Written and Produced by VASSIŁINA]
Mixing on tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 12 by Tom Wright.
Mixing on tracks 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 13 by Christos Bekiris.
All lyrics written by VASSIŁINA, additional writing on “Thunder” by TOTALWERK.
Backing vocals by Saber Rider on tracks 3 and 8.
Keys and synths by Saber Rider on tracks 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
Additional recordings at Electricity Sound Studio.
Mastered by Stefan Konstantinidis (Fabrika Music).