Both

Released in 2018, Both serves as the debut full-length statement from Norwegian-American artist Okay Kaya. The album represents a significant refinement of the 'bedroom pop' aesthetic, moving away from lo-fi tropes toward a more sophisticated, 'submerged' art-pop sound. Recorded with a focus on dry, close-mic vocals and minimalist instrumentation, the record highlights Wilkins' unique lyrical perspective, which often blends clinical observations of the body with abstract emotional landscapes. Tracks like 'Iud' and 'Vampire' showcase her ability to turn personal, almost uncomfortably specific topics into haunting melodies. Critically, the album was praised for its 'deadpan' emotionality and its ability to create a sense of intense solitude. It occupies a space between the folk-inflected songwriting of the early 2010s and the more experimental, electronic-leaning indie pop of the late decade, establishing Okay Kaya as a master of the 'whispered' aesthetic.