Across the Room

It’s 2024, and *Across the Room* is a collaborative revelation that stands at the intersection of meticulous artistry and raw emotion. Lake Hills and Frythm, two artists rooted in thoughtful experimentation, have come together to create a six-track record that feels as deliberate as it does organic. At its core, the album is driven by the interplay between Frythm's deeply layered production techniques and Lake Hills' understated but poignant melodies, resulting in a body of work that feels like an intimate conversation unfolding in real-time....

It’s 2024, and *Across the Room* is a collaborative revelation that stands at the intersection of meticulous artistry and raw emotion. Lake Hills and Frythm, two artists rooted in thoughtful experimentation, have come together to create a six-track record that feels as deliberate as it does organic. At its core, the album is driven by the interplay between Frythm's deeply layered production techniques and Lake Hills' understated but poignant melodies, resulting in a body of work that feels like an intimate conversation unfolding in real-time. The recording process was steeped in intention, with both artists opting for a minimalistic setup to maximize creativity. Frythm’s signature ethos of blending live instrumentation with nuanced electronic production is reflected in this project; distant piano lines hum alongside synth textures that feel alive—crackling, shifting, and never static. The duo's decision to incorporate field recordings from Frythm’s Los Angeles studio added tactile dimension, grounding the electronic foundation with human imperfection. Using modular setups and re-sampling tools, they constructed rhythmic patterns that feel improvisational but hit with cinematic precision. Thematically, *Across the Room* explores interconnectedness—a fitting motif for two artists working in such synchronicity. Each track reveals layers of influence spanning different corners of the electronica spectrum; ambient intros swirl into fractured beats, while each production detail nods subtly to Frythm’s roots in artists like James Blake and Bonobo. Underneath the immaculate production is a sense of restraint, each sonic choice serving to propel Lake Hills’ emotive vocal delivery to the fore. This collaboration marks a new chapter for both artists. For Frythm, it signals a return to collaboration after years of solo work, while Lake Hills finds an ideal partner to expand their lyrical introspection into more evocative terrain. Together, they’ve carved out a space that feels intimate yet infinite, turning the quiet nuances of connection into songs that linger long after the music ends.