Aisha Badru - Pendulum (2018)

Pairing minimalistic electronic production and a starkly chilling vocal, the single haunts and hypnotizes as she casts an unbreakable sonic spell. It’s yet another dimension of Pendulum. Additionally, the album includes the fan favorite “Bridges” as well as the powerful protest piece “Mind On Fire”—which has already totaled 10 million cumulative Spotify streams. Check out the full tracklisting below.

Drawing widespread critical acclaim, Badru just landed on NPR Music’s prestigious annual “The Austin 100.” She joins 99 other breaking artists whom NPR is championing at SXSW 2018. As part of this feature, “Bridges” can be downloaded for free via their Official Site until April 1.

If you’re heading to Austin for SXSW, make sure to catch her performance at “18th Over Austin” on March 14 at 10pm.

The Pendulum swings towards Badru’s artistic revolution in 2018.

With a dynamic voice and delicate songcraft, Aisha Badru filled a void in both folk and pop with her independent 2015 EP, Vacancy. Its centerpiece “Waiting Around” soundtracked a viral Volkswagen South African campaign, figured prominently in an episode of Stitchers on Freeform, and generated over 11.3 million Spotify streams. Coveted playlists such as Your Favorite Coffeehouse, Morning Acoustic, Indie Acoustic, Feminist Friday, and more have touted her music, while Apple Music included her among Best of the Week.” She’s also garnered praise from the likes of Afropunk, Flaunt, Ones to Watch, and more.

TRACKLIST

1. Aisha Badru - Mind on Fire
2. Aisha Badru - Bridges
3. Aisha Badru - Just Visiting
4. Aisha Badru - Navy Blues (Acoustic)
5. Aisha Badru - Waiting Around
6. Aisha Badru - Fossil Fuels
7. Aisha Badru - Happy Pretending
8. Aisha Badru - Splintered
9. Aisha Badru - Dreamer
10. Aisha Badru - Bridges (Instrumental)
11. Aisha Badru - Fossil Fuels (Instrumental)
12. Aisha Badru - Happy Pretending (Instrumental)
13. Aisha Badru - Splintered (Instrumental)