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She’s afraid of the dark We work so hard just to prove our own work
Well the dark is me Playing snakes and ladders just to rest in the dirt
I’m afraid the light I’ve been here before
Cause it lacks all feeling Seen the end of the start
In love with the deep At the bottom of sea
Water wash all over me Solving problem of we
Rain cleanse my soul

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orn in North West London, Treasure’s family relocated to the Countryside in the early 2000’s trading the
Bbusy city life for the suburban serenity, a feeling present throughout his catalogue. Inspired by the likes of
Frank Ocean, Choker, HOMESHAKE, The Internet and D’Angelo, his laidback production and genre-merg-
ing tendencies provide a nostalgia based backdrop for his lush soulful harmonies. Treasure wears his emo-
tions on his sleeve. He transverses his musical world with this heightened sense of vulnerability, creating a
space where he and the listener can rest at ease with no fear of judgement.

Following the success of his debut self-titled album, Treasure is unveiling a nine-track EP entitled Suffocation
& Air. The anticipated release oozes with a hypnagogic pop vibe, delivering lethargic yet funky synthscapes
with 80’s tinged falsetto vocal arrangements. The EP narrates Treasure’s own life experiences, focusing on
self-acceptance and love in all forms. The songwriter shares, “I’ve always struggled to fit in and can’t find my
place in this industry or world even, but I’m okay with that. Music is my way of protesting my unapologet-
ic individuality.” Suffocation & Air is Treasure’s own unique take on indie rock, peppered with jazz-tinged
vibrations. As an exploration of opposites the EP emanates dark, moody tones, with an intimate ethereal
sound.

Leading single “You & I” details the struggle of expressing emotions and the musician’s fear of leaving the
house after going through a traumatic assault. The song depicts the process of feeling free after a long
period of emotional imprisonment. Featuring haunting vocals, minimalistic melodies and textured
harmonies the song is reminiscent of a dream like state, floating between worlds. Then there is “More” - a
track which speaks for itself. We live in a material world where we are always craving more. Treasure
confides, “I’ve come from a working class family so when I started earning all I could think of was spending
money on material goods because that’s what everyone else was doing. Little did I know that no amount of
material could fill the void.” “More” showcases funk-fuelled basslines, donning a guitar-driven backdrop,
taking listeners on an emotionally fuelled, downtempo journey. With cascading vocals and twinkling synths,
“Where have you been?” chronicles the journey of finding one’s self.

Treasure has seen success with his previous releases garnering extensive playlisting from the likes of Spotify
official playlists, COLORS, Apple Music and Starbucks. Suffocation & Air is currently available worldwide.

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