Weeping Angel by iyla

Weeping Angel by iyla

'Weeping Angel' by iyla

The prefix “alt-” is just short for “alternative,” but, when applied to a musical genre, it hints at greater devotion to form, tradition, or subject matter than the mainstream version of a genre might have.

However close alt-R&B go-getter Iyla might be to that mainstream, her devotion to the music is unimpeachable on Weeping Angel , a debut full-length that extends the promise and fulfillment of three EPs released from 2018 to 2023.

After touring as supporting act for Demi Lovato and completing her first headlining tour across North America, Iyla has upped her ambition alongside her profile: “Corset” is as much of an opening statement as it is an opening track, with a lover shrugged off like a restrictive piece of clothing while mystical