Vox Rea’s 'Art Oracles' Is a Dreamy, Devastating Meditation on Control, Chaos, and Creative Freedom

When it comes to transformation, Vox Rea doesn’t just write about it; they embody it. The sister duo of Kate and Lauren Kurdyak has evolved far beyond their pop debut as The Katherines into a fully realized art-pop collective. And with their new album, Art Oracles, released May 23, they’ve crafted a project that feels less like a standard LP and more like a cinematic world you live inside of.

Layered with haunting string arrangements, lush harmonies, and lyrics that read like philosophical poetry, Art Oracles is a slow-burning revelation. The album moves between grief and autonomy, self-doubt and power, asking the kind of questions most pop records would rather avoid. And that’s exactly what makes it so gripping.

"This is an album for anyone who’s ever wrestled with control of their art, their image, or their inner voice, and come out the other side a little bruised but stronger."

At its core, this record is a reclamation. A rejection of surface-level pop conventions. A redefinition of what femininity, creativity, and vulnerability can sound like when they’re not filtered through the industry machine. From the ambient drama of “Damn (Unstuck)” to the existential pulse of “Dose Me Up,” Vox Rea blurs the line between ethereal folk, noir-pop, and something entirely their own.

But it’s not just about sound. Vox Rea is a full-spectrum experience, directing their own visuals, crafting immersive merch, and performing with a raw theatricality that makes their live shows feel like rituals. Art Oracles doesn’t just demand your ears, it asks for your full presence.