Surrealist R&B comes to life in Odelet’s intimate and expansive “Raindance.”

Every once in a while, an album comes along that feels like a personal invitation by the artist, and “Raindance” by Odelet is just that!

“Raindance” by Odelet is a project where one can feel the thought and intention of the artist in every single detail. This album was released on July 11. It is a beautiful showcase of the growth of Odelet. But it never loses sight of the different vision she is very well known for. She has a real gift of mixing genres, creating songs that feel fresh and exciting. Yet her songs are warm and familiar at the same time.

The journey to this album was not a straight line. “Raindance” was supposed to be released after “The Angels Album.” But some studio setbacks got in the way. Instead of forcing it, Odelet wisely changed her track. She released “Pisces Pie”. She rode on the creative wave from that release, to return to “Raindance”. This time, she has teamed up with Larry Crane. He helped her give the album its gentle but incredibly clear music.

“What really makes this album stand out is its mix of raw emotional honesty and rich, detailed production.”

It is clear that this is the work of a single, focused artist. Because Odelet writes, produces, and performs everything herself. That is why the album has a seamless and unified feel. The songs do not just follow each other. They instead flow into one another. Her voice is full of expression, but never feels overdone. No matter what she is singing about, be it love, loss, or just figuring things around, she lets the music speak for itself.

Odelet has named a term for her different style, “Surrealist R&B”. It is the perfect description for it. The music is smooth. But there is a dreamy, and almost unpredictable quality to it. It can be soft and intimate one moment, then strong and expansive the next. Yet through all this, it always feels grounded and real.

And the world of “Raindance” doesn’t stop with the album. Odelet also released “Raindance in Dub,” a full-length remix. It reimagines the songs through the lens of 1970s dub music. It is a completely different vibe. It strips the songs down to their core. And it offers fans a whole new way to experience the music.

The creativity of Odelet spills over into visuals, too. Through her award-winning video series “Everlasting Tape,” Odelet explores film scoring by pairing old footage with new music. She proves that she is an artist who is constantly building bridges between sound and sight.

Amazingly, “Raindance” is just one of six projects Odelet plans to release within a single year. But don't mistake her ambition for haste. Each release is a carefully crafted piece of a larger story. “Raindance” isn’t a loud, flashy bid for attention. It’s an album of quiet power. A steady, thoughtful, and deeply rewarding entry into the immersive world of an artist who truly has something to say.