Celine Cairo - Panacea (2026) Hi-Res

Apparently inspired by Moby’s early work, I Am I is as light as the air that surrounds it. Celine’s voice drifts high above the sparkling electronics and the pattering drumbeat, as she assures us: “I am I; I am you.” And the synths stick around as they contribute the short burst of ambient bliss that introduces Coral Skies, the album’s: “one unguarded love song.” It’s a song with a lot of warmth, with rich bass providing the counterpoint to Celine’s impassioned, dreamlike vocals. And the synth-led outro rounds things off nicely – it’s an album highlight.

Written by Celine and a couple of guitarist friends, Swallows is a tender, folky song that provides the perfect ending to Panacea. “I chose to end the album with this song because it embraces the idea of the wider album – there is no panacea, other than to embrace change and uncertainty,” says Celine. “I later found out that, historically, people at sea believed that seeing a swallow meant land was near. It’s the perfect symbol of what this song means to me – a reminder that even when you can’t always see it, land is near, and you just might be home soon.” Celine’s breathy vocals are accompanied by a pair of acoustic guitars as she delivers her message – it’s a pleasant, summery, way to close an engaging album.