The cover of Tectonic Particles looks like it could be a photo of organic matter shot through a microscope. It suits both the album and the label, Quiet Details, who have a specific vision: each of their releases is meant to elaborate what the phrase “quiet details” as interpreted by the artist. In this case, the artist is Kayla Painter, an eclectic creative with a background in multimedia visual arts in addition to music.
…If Tectonic Particles is put on in the background, a first listen of the opening track “Forest Floor” is like a routine stroll through the woods. A gentle three-note piano theme paves the way. But upon a closer listen, as the sonic lens zooms in, one notices every twig that snaps underfoot and each distant bird call. This is not just…