Q&A Today: Hyperestis
Hyperestis ... is the solo project of Gabrielle Emerson, a musician from Austin, Texas. She combines a distinctive mezzo-soprano voice with the fascinating aesthetics of post-punk, darkwave and gothic rock. Her work, including the EPs 'A Void' (2023) and 'O Diva' (2024) , is characterised by a creative fusion of driving bass lines, minimalist guitars and atmospheric synth sounds. As a queer, transgender woman, Gabrielle brings a deeply personal touch to her music, which is both modern and inspired by the sounds of the 80s and 90s. She's currently focused on digital music production, but she's still independent and hasn't ventured into the world of live performances yet. bandcamp spotify Q&A What is the story behind "Hyperestis" as an artist and how did you discover your passion for music? When I was a kid, I'd go to stores and play with the cheap keyboards and try to play the Duran Duran I'd hear on the radio. I was always into ...