Zoe Konez – Everything’s Fine
We must keep going despite the notion that the life we built may not presently serve us anymore. Brighton-based, British singer-songwriter Zoe Konez’s Everything’s Fine is based on just that sentiment. The album is a kind respite that gives us space for self-forgiveness. The message is conveyed through clever, finger-styled acoustic guitar, brilliant vocal harmonies, and well-textured synthesizers. Sonically, everything within the album’s confines was executed by Konez herself.
The album starts with the gentle piano of “Paragon.” There is a percussive acoustic guitar playing in triplets before it eases into drums and auxiliary clicks. Immediately, the listener is tempted by the calm promised by Konez. Song two, “I Don’t Want To Be Lonely Anymore,” continues with the three-four meter and triplets. It is here that Konez fortifies her soft-spoken, truly beautiful vocal performance. “I Don’t Want To Be Lonely Anymore” is stripped-down, simple, and soothing, and seems like a natural extension of the album opener.
While “This Utopia” touches on jazzy influences, Track six, “Nudge,” demonstrates lush vocal harmonies and a melody united across the guitar and vocals. Zoe muses that we should receive, accept, and listen to the signal that breaks what could be a depressive thought cycle. This song, joining the consistency of the others, hangs in the air like a sweet scent that heightens your senses and lowers your guard.
“Friend Like That” tells of appreciation for platonic love. The atmosphere is so tender, like walking a beaten path amongst the fall trees and a nearby babbling brook. Finally, album closer “Yeah I Know” has sumptuous backing vocals and a bass with very light attack. The lyrics, “And I’m soft / I’m squeamish and gutless sometimes / But enough about / What we know,” tell of Konez’s apt knowledge of herself and her loved ones. The song begs us to learn that hope is earned, and to push past our imperfections.
To conclude, Zoe Konez’s Everything’s Fine is a wonderfully pleasurable listen perfect for positive self-reflection. Everything’s Fine is FFO Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Joni Mitchell. The album is set to release on June 12, 2026. Until then, catch the mesmerizing singles on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.
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This post was written by Jake Sessanna