OTNES came on the WOTT radar with “Light as a Feather” – a contemplative ballad rooted in pop sensibilities containing plenty of intriguing arrangements and performances. However, with “BLU3” it’s clear that OTNES has a lot more to offer than just your run of the mill song snacks. There is a clear Imogen Heap homage going on here (from the vocoder to the video format) but it’s not a derivative work; only a familiar feeling. The track absolutely crushes with an unexpected outburst of beats and glitches, all led by OTNES forlorn vocal line. Well worth watching once or thrice.
