Malice K - Avanti

Malice K’s debut album ‘Avanti’ is less a collection of songs and more an open-wound set to music - raw, visceral, and impossible to ignore.

Alex Konschuh, the visual artist and songwriter behind the project, has crafted a record unafraid to wade into the murky waters of chaos and loss. His voice is a chameleonic instrument, shifting from guttural howls to whispered confessions, often within the same track. It’s this vocal versatility, coupled with stark, uncomplicated lyricism, that gives ‘Avanti’ its emotional heft.

The album isn’t an easy listen, but it’s not meant to be. It’s a challenging, often uncomfortable journey through Konschuh’s experiences through a period marked by instability and turmoil. The result is an album that feels both deeply personal and yet somehow relatable, tapping into shared human experiences of loss, struggle, and the tentative hope of recovery.

A juxtaposition polished productions and algorithm-friendly playlists, ‘Avanti’ stands out as a refreshingly human artifact. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful music comes not from perfection, but from the courage to bare one’s soul, imperfections and all. Powerful stuff.