Stream: Terror Bird “All This Time” (exclusive)”

20 May 2013 — Ashley Canino

Nikki Nevver is the cornerstone of Canadian, synth pop project Terror Bird. Nikki, the only originating and perennial member, wrote and recorded the outfit's upcoming, third LP while at home recovering from emotional upheaval. The product, All This Time, is a playful approach to boredom and vacancy. Nikki channeled the lows of returning to Vancouver from a whirlwind of experiences abroad -- including ending her relationship with her husband -- into a tragic, glam symphony. The album makes heartbreak and ennui palatable, even intoxicating. Danceable percussion and pop energy in first single "The Wrong Way" are shadowed by the words "I cannot bring myself / to walk in the park without you." The melodic passivity of the vocals on tracks like "Try To Break Me," and "Elliot" lets you slip away from the intensity of the lyrics at points. From a listener's perspective, the time and emotional energy put into the record were well spent in capturing the dynamic emotions that come when one experiences great changes and time just keeps moving on.

Terror Bird is currently on tour in Europe. All This Time is out May 27th on Night School Records and is available for pre-order today.