Lux, Rosalía’s New Album: A Breathtaking Musical Odyssey
The Spanish artist Rosalía looks forward rather than backward, delivering an album that is thrilling, puzzling, and hauntingly brilliant. While 2025 sees much of music stuck in nostalgia—Oasis capitalizing on retro styles, Radiohead returning without innovation, and yet another Beatles documentary—Rosalía breaks free from this regressive trend.
Her album Lux signals a bold new direction, symbolized on the cover by Rosalía dressed as a nun, suggesting she has embarked on a unique path that refuses to retreat.
Having already explored flamenco, electronica, and reggaeton over three previous albums, Rosalía redefines her sound once again with this album’s adventurous dive into experimental music. This movement places her as a worthy successor to Björk, who even features on the quirky single "Berghain."
"That this is something other than just another pop LP is signalled on the cover, where the Catalan artist is dressed as a nun, as if to announce that she has embarked on a new path and isn’t for turning."
"Rosalía rips up every preconception audiences will have had of her with this breathtaking odyssey into the further reaches of experimental music."
Context of 2025 Music Trends
- Music largely revisits past decades, leaning on nostalgia and retro revivals.
- Major acts like Oasis and Radiohead rely on past successes rather than innovation.
- Documentaries and tribute albums reinforce sentimental ties to earlier music eras.
Rosalía’s Artistic Evolution
- Earlier albums fused flamenco, electronica, and reggaeton, gaining wide acclaim.
- Lux ventures boldly into experimental territory.
- She collaborates with Björk, linking her to experimental music’s forefront.
Summary
In a year dominated by nostalgia, Rosalía’s Lux stands out as a fearless and inventive exploration of new musical frontiers.
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