ISQ

Faded is a song about the slow, almost imperceptible process of losing yourself within a controlling relationship — and the moment you begin to find your way back.

Blending alternative pop, atmospheric electronics and jazz-inflected textures, it moves from vulnerability towards defiance, capturing that shift from self-doubt to reclaiming your own voice.

It's the third single from my upcoming album The Silence is Deafening. I hope it resonates with you. Irene x

"Faded" is available to stream on all good platforms.

"Animal" is the first glimpse into my upcoming fifth album, The Silence is Deafening. The upcoming release unveils a darker, guitar-driven sound described as “noir jazz meets Massive Attack”.

Recorded at Crescent Records on a rainy November day, this session holds a special place in my heart. It was one of those wonderfully creative days in the studio when everything seemed to click — the music, the people, the atmosphere.

Looking back, I really feel it marked the beginning of a new chapter for me musically, and you can hear some of the sounds and textures that would go on to shape The Silence is Deafening.

I hope you enjoy this live studio performance of Faded. Irene x

For over two decades, I've been writing, recording and performing original music that sits somewhere between jazz, alternative pop and electronic textures. Through ISQ, I work with a band of exceptional musicians to create songs that blur genres, tell stories and invite listeners into a rich emotional landscape. I hope you'll join me. Irene x

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