LA-based singer-songwriter Beatrix has officially released her second album, We Swallowed The Sky, via Nice Life Recording Company—marking a bold and deeply introspective new chapter in her artistry.
Born Arielle Kasnetz, Beatrix’s journey into songwriting wasn’t straightforward. Classically trained for much of her life, she spent years perfecting technique—learning piano pieces and mastering vocal scales—yet performing stories that weren’t her own. It wasn’t until the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, armed with an acoustic guitar and time for reflection, that she began to write from a place of personal truth.
That shift defines We Swallowed The Sky, an album rooted in memory, identity, and emotional excavation.
A Sound Built on Collaboration and Community
After relocating from New York to Los Angeles, Kasnetz quickly immersed herself in a thriving music community. There, she connected with producer Philip Etherington, who co-produced the album alongside Ehren Ebbage.
The record features an impressive ensemble of musicians, including Harrison Whitford (known for work with Phoebe Bridgers), Ryan Lerman (John Legend, Ben Folds), and Sean Hurley (John Mayer).
Additional contributions come from Rob Humphries (Kacey Musgraves), Zac Rae (Death Cab for Cutie), Greg Leisz (Bob Dylan), and Rob Moose (Taylor Swift), among others.
The result is a richly textured sound that blends indie rock, folk, and chamber-pop into something both expansive and intimate.
Themes of Memory, Love and Emotional Reckoning
At its core, We Swallowed The Sky is a meditation on a past relationship and its lingering emotional echoes. The album opens with “Ghosts of Tennessee,” a haunting introduction featuring delicate vocals and atmospheric strings that set the tone for the record’s reflective journey.
The title track channels the melancholic storytelling style of Elliott Smith, capturing both the innocence of young love and the bitterness that time leaves behind. Across the album, Beatrix balances lyrical vulnerability with experimental arrangements, creating songs that feel both raw and meticulously crafted.
Kasnetz describes songwriting as a process of discovery: a way to access thoughts and emotions that might otherwise remain hidden.
A Trilogy of Heartbreak and Reflection
Three tracks—“Dead Dog,” “Class Reunion,” and “Upstate”—form the emotional backbone of the album, tracing the arc of a relationship from reckless beginnings to long-term regret.
“Dead Dog” is the album’s most explosive moment, driven by raw emotion and unfiltered intensity. In contrast, “Class Reunion” takes a narrative approach, imagining a chance encounter between former lovers years later.
The trilogy concludes with “Upstate,” an Americana-tinged track that juxtaposes breezy instrumentation with wistful lyrics about unresolved feelings. The song’s official video, released alongside the album, offers a visual counterpart to its themes of release and reflection.
Influences That Shape the Sound
The album’s sonic landscape draws inspiration from unexpected places, including Phantom Thread (scored by Jonny Greenwood), the writings of Flannery O’Connor, and the eerie cinematic style of Robert Eggers.
These influences are felt in the album’s attention to atmosphere—each track carefully constructed to evoke a specific emotional and sonic space.
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Introspection, Family and Identity
Beyond romantic relationships, We Swallowed The Sky also explores themes of family and personal history. “Hole To China” reflects on childhood memories and the loss of a family home, while “The Enemy” delves into self-doubt and internal conflict through evolving instrumentation.
The album closes with “My Angel,” a powerful, stripped-back finale that captures a raw, almost unrepeatable moment in the studio—what Kasnetz describes as “lightning in a bottle.”
A Defining Moment for Beatrix
Fresh off her first tour supporting Cece Coakley, Beatrix is celebrating the album’s release with a hometown show in Los Angeles, continuing to build momentum around what may be her most defining work yet.
With We Swallowed The Sky, Beatrix delivers an album that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant—a carefully crafted exploration of how the past shapes who we become.
For listeners seeking music that blends emotional honesty with sonic ambition, this release is well worth the listen.
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