Blast No. 9 | October 23rd, 2019
RIIT – ATAATAGA
Riit, from majestic Panniqtuuq, Nunavut, is a new artist making space for herself in the electropop world with Inuktitut lyrics and gemological synth cuts and sticky, staticky electronic textures.
Throughout her debut full-length album ataataga, out today, Riit sings about the clarity of forgiveness, the imprint of the past on the present, and personal disconnection. In Inuktitut, Riit's songs explore family, life and love. Riit also nods to Nunavut's rich yet underappreciated legacy of songwriters with covers of Northern Haze and Susa Aninmiuq classics.
"Inuk throat-singing electro-pop artist Riit is ready to shine.” – The FADER
"Riit has brought her electropop sounds to the global stage.” – National Geographic
“Icily beautiful and original eddy of floe-edge electro-pop.” – Toronto Star