recently

Released in 2019, 'recently' is the breakthrough EP by British-Brazilian singer-songwriter Liana Flores. The project is defined by its unique fusion of 1960s bossa nova rhythms and the pastoral traditions of UK folk, a combination that highlights Flores' dual heritage. Recorded with a minimalist approach, the EP features sparse arrangements primarily consisting of nylon-string guitar and multi-tracked vocal harmonies. The opening track, 'rises the moon', became a viral sensation, particularly within 'cottagecore' and 'slow living' online communities, due to its lullaby-like quality and comforting lyrical themes. Critics have noted the EP's exceptional use of negative space and its dry, intimate production which removes any distance between the performer and the listener. Positioned as a bridge between her early experiments and her more expansive later work, 'recently' remains her most culturally significant release, praised for its ability to provide a meditative listening experience that transcends its brief fifteen-minute runtime.