Nov 11 - Written by DJ Solara

Bites on my neck - yeule

Bites on My Neck by Yeule is a hauntingly beautiful blend of glitchy electronic production and ethereal vocals that feels like a fever dream unfolding. It’s a bit of a weird one, but it also grabs your attention in a way not a lot of other songs can. The first time I heard this track, I wandered into a thrift store in San Francisco, and while looking through the rows of clothing, this song caught my attention. I’ll tell you what, I don’t remember the first time I heard a lot of songs, but this was one I could not forget.

Released in 2020, this track captures the raw vulnerability of desire and self-doubt, paired with a soundscape that’s both unsettling and mesmerizing. Yeule’s voice floats effortlessly between angelic and eerie, pulling you into a world that feels both intimate and distant at the same time.

The production is layered with distorted beats and atmospheric synths that create a sense of unease, yet there’s a soft, almost melancholic undertone that keeps the track grounded. The way the song builds, slowly adding texture and depth, gives it a dreamy, surreal quality. It’s as if each beat is carefully placed to mirror the emotional tension in the lyrics, where longing and insecurity collide.

What makes Bites on My Neck stand out is its ability to convey deep emotion through subtlety. If you actually listen to the lyrics, they’re quite sad, but the contrasting production doesn’t give it a sad feeling. The track doesn’t need loud drops or grand gestures to make an impact. Instead, it relies on its delicate layers and Yeule’s captivating performance to keep you hooked from start to finish. It’s the kind of song that lingers in your mind, long after the music fades away.

For fans of experimental pop, ambient, or artists like Arca, FKA twigs, or Sevdaliza, Bites on My Neck offers an immersive experience that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically innovative. It’s a track that demands to be heard in full, each listen revealing something new in its beautifully complex, haunting landscape.