Futurism Restated

Futurism Restated

Futurism Restated 106: Penelope Trappes Rediscovers Her Voice

Fusing ambient, goth, and folk, Trappes’ new album A Requiem is her most intense yet.

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Philip Sherburne
Mar 25, 2025
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Penelope Trappes (photo: Dina Litovsky)

It’s always dusk in Penelope Trappes’ music. Since the beginning of her solo career, the Australian-born, Brighton-based artist has dared listeners to follow her into the shadows. Her solo debut, 2017’s Penelope One—the first part of a trilogy—shrouded skeletal pieces for piano and voice in layer upon layer of reve…

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