Teresa Bergman - Apart

Apart' is an album of separation and redefinition, of entering darkness to find the light. It's about a difficult, yet positive choice made by the artist to set herself 'apart' from her culture, country and personal relationships and gain redefining perspective. I hope this record inspires others to have the courage to let go of destructive patterns or relationships and stand apart - strong and full of self-love. The titular track opens with a haunting Hammond organ, harmonic dissonance and a heavy guitar riff, before Bergman's luscious and emotionally charged vocals take over. In the upbeat single, Hold Your Heart, the artist uses rhythmic vocal percussion to initiate a quirky, bouncing disco funk. Only Numbers is a languorous and dreamlike alternative pop track that takes a critical look at the digital addiction of our times. It illustrates Bergman's penchant for refined vocal techniques and experimental arrangements, in a similar vein to French singer, Camille.The Semi-Professional Clown recalls Bergman's past as a barbershop quartet singer. Completely self-arranged, and instrumented with her own voice, the track asks the question, what does authenticity mean for art?