Ribbon EP

Released when Billie Marten was only fifteen years old, the Ribbon EP serves as a definitive introduction to her signature 'breath-close' sonic identity. Recorded with a minimalist approach that prioritizes the physical proximity of the performer to the microphone, the EP eschews the polished production common in indie-pop for a raw, folk-centric intimacy. The title track 'Ribbon' gained significant traction for its mature songwriting and delicate arrangement, while her cover of La Roux's 'In for the Kill' demonstrated her ability to completely deconstruct and recontextualize electronic pop into the folk idiom. Critically, the EP was praised for its poise and the startlingly high level of technical guitar skill displayed by such a young artist. It remains a foundational piece of her catalog, establishing the quiet, contemplative template that she would continue to refine on her debut full-length, Writing of Blues and Yellows.