Edinburgh-based duo PELOWSKA return with a gripping new single, Deep Water, a brooding and cinematic offering that further cements their place in the UK’s alt-electronic landscape. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Portishead and Massive Attack, the track is a masterclass in modern trip-hop — all retro-synth textures, shadowy atmosphere, and raw emotional intensity.
At the heart of Deep Water is a chilling real-life story. Vocalist and producer Aneshka Pelowska revisits a near-death experience from her teenage years — a moment of surrender while drowning in a Croatian lake, followed by an inexplicable surge of survival. That narrative forms the emotional undercurrent of the track, which swells and retreats like the tide, layered with Pelowska’s haunting vocals and dense, evocative production. The accompanying music video, directed by Simon Hay (Callum Beattie’s Something in My Eye), pushes the duo into bold visual territory — visceral and fearless.
Formed by Aneshka (vocals/synths) and Dave Tynan (bass/guitar), PELOWSKA’s story is as compelling as their music. After a hard drive crash wiped months of compositions, Aneshka — a Polish immigrant finding her feet in Scotland’s music scene — turned to Dave for support. What followed was a partnership built on resilience and creative kinship, writing songs that speak to mental health, trauma, and survival. Aneshka also stands as part of the 3.5% of female music producers globally, bringing an essential voice to a male-dominated industry.
With support already from The Scotsman, BBC Introducing Scotland, and Amazing Radio, PELOWSKA are quietly becoming one of Scotland’s most intriguing musical exports. Deep Water isn’t just a song — it’s a lifeline, a battle cry, and a bold step forward.