Eyndigo
“A few notes of a chorus-laden guitar are sprinkled on, and in the blink of an eye, you’re in the Eyndigo Nebula. This spacefarer’s shanty is a celestial voyage through the fabric of reality; an exploration of without and within. Who knew the astral plane had its own soundtrack?
Varnishing her evocative production with ethereal synths, Eyndigo (pronounced “in-dih-go”) takes alternative R&B and indie rock to celestial heights. Stockbridge, Georgia’s Jaylyn Slay-Byrd speaks to the inner worlds of those who feel deeply, yet remain on the fringes, finessing female rage into irresistibly chill tracks for introverts and ear-candy enthusiasts alike.
Her rise in the Atlanta music scene has been steady, thanks in part to the support of her vibrant local community and growing fanbase. Her recent performances as part of an all-female showcase titled, “The Pink Room” by Creatives After Dark and the “Diggin For Gems” show by NOBAN World, have solidified her reputation as a must-watch artist. Notably, her songs “Paper Mud” and “Fuck Fear,” have been featured in Los Angeles museums and Atlanta nightclubs such as Crybaby, highlighting her increasing presence.
Her debut EP, “Villeyn Era,” has been praised for its hypnagogic electronica and relatable lyrics over lush instrumentation. With a willingness to experiment beyond her comfort zone, she aims to continue to push her creative boundaries with her upcoming release, “MOLERAT”. Described as an exploration of her latent, extroverted identity, it will mix heavy 808s, Jungle-style drum and bass, and distorted vocals.
Raised in a musically inclined family, her early influences included Anita Baker, Minnie Riperton, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé – introduced to her by her mother, a fellow singer. While homeschooled, her teenage years saw her tastes expand as she scoured the internet with a newfangled taste for musical acts such as, Paramore, Radiohead, BANKS, and Daughter. This eclectic mix, combined with inspiration from activists like Fred Hampton and Assata Shakur, informs her music and personal ethos of unity and refusal to submit to the status quo.
Eyndigo’s vocals, laced with an underlying sense of yearning, are a haunting yet gentle instrument. In addition to her abstract songwriting, coupled with her willingness to experiment, she envelops listeners in a dark cocoon of soothing, other-wordly sounds that traverse different experiences and realities. As she continues to evolve, Eyndigo has all the makings of a compelling voice in music, driven by a dreamlike mind with an enthusiastic appreciation and pursuit of artistic growth.
