**EP Review**
**3-5 Stars** A wholesome yet significantly more inventive endeavor.
**Reviewer:** Otis Robinson
**Released:** 7th March 2025
**Label:** Communion
Suffolk siblings Esme and Emerson present their third project, which is just as infused with warm, hazy indie pop as their earlier works. Combining the thoughtful pop lyrics from the 2022 EP ‘S for Sugar, D for Dog’ and the busker-inspired indie style of 2024’s ‘Big Leap, No Faith, Small Chancer’, the duo maintains a polished and deliberate approach throughout ‘Applesauce’. However, the energy here is slightly elevated—though not overly intense, it's significantly shaped by pop influences. ‘Yard’ exemplifies concentrated sunshine indie pop, while the rhythm in ‘Too Far Gone’ is subtly assertive and impactful. The standout track of the four-song EP, ‘Stay’, marks an adventurous departure for the duo, featuring chamber pop-influenced vocals and a sprawling electronic backdrop. With support from a new label, Esme and Emerson broaden their soft-pop horizons—"making applesauce from apples," as they put it—culminating in a wholesome yet decidedly more imaginative effort that encapsulates the warmth of their music just before it fully ignites.
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