8/10

When she first broke through with her stunning debut EP 'Element 1' in 2022, London-based artist and producer MOLTENO instantly established herself as one of the more inventive and progressive names on the rise. With a fondness for broad and electrifying alt-pop aesthetics, the years since have seen her scatter an array of rich and dynamic anthems, all looking to build upon what has come before. And after continuing to shine with her recent run of releases, she now cements this recent era with 'Element 2', a rich and dynamic collection of enchanting elegance.

Featuring the previously shared gems 'Moonlight', 'Clouds' and 'Stars', this new outing brings together her more impactful releases of the last few years under one roof. Capturing this wonderfully refined approach to both her songwriting and production, headed up by the immaculate flair of her vocal delivery, 'Element 2' sees her cap off one of her more impressive years with style and aplomb. Rekindling much of the same heartfelt majesty her initial years where filled with, MOLTENO remains at the every top of her creative game with this one.

While her presence on the scene hasn't been as omnipotent as it once was, 'Element 2' has certainly been worth the wait for her adoring fans. Brimming with this captivating breadth of mystery and wonder throughout, she remains one of the more mesmerising names doing the rounds right now.