“INTERMITTENT LOVE” By Exzenya

Exzenya’s latest single, “Intermittent Love,” explores human connection on a very dark level where passion, punishment, and psychological dependency intersect through the lens of applied behavior analysis. “Intermittent Love” analyzes the emotional turmoil of intermittent reinforcement and punishment of one’s affection. “Intermittent Love” serves as a reminder that love can form maddeningly toxic cycles, while obsession and addiction intertwine. You can listen to her newest single “Intermittent Love” on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, or any major streaming platform. “Intermittent Love” proves to be haunting and hypnotic, a reminder that emotionally and intellectually informative music exists and is more satisfying than we often allow ourselves to imagine.

Exzenya’s expressive vocals ride a wave of gentle, dark, and hypnotic instrumentation, blending between gentle and raw while undergirded by expressive and equally captivating melancholy. Each note instantly captivates. “Intermittent Love” is unlike anything due to the track's distinct and unique background vocals that weave through the instrumentation. Taking inspiration from the seductresses of The Odyssey, the background vocals emerge and swirl about almost as if they are beckoning one to join. This background serves a critical function as it captures the essence of danger that pulls one in while also wanting to be escaped from, embodying the fear of falling in love with someone whose affection is as temperamental as the tide. The instrumentation stands in stark contrast to the production, grounded in minimalism to the immersive, providing the listener evaluating space to feel and breathe, just like Exzenya’s vocals.

“Intermittent Love” is both poetic and deeply observant of human psychology. Exzenya analyzes pain instead of merely describing it, capturing listeners in an in-depth analysis of how intermittent reinforcement ensnares an individual in toxic cycles of yearning, bewilderment, and momentary optimism. Surge and subtle withdrawal, love is at times given, withheld, then subsequently offered. It is a form of sonic rollercoaster, repeating real-life emotional cycles that bind people to their relationships, even if the relationship is damaging, toxic, and does more harm than healing.

What makes Exzenya a more interesting artist is her multifaceted nature. Today, at the age of 55, a mother and grandmother, and an entrepreneur and academic, what differentiates her from the remaining modern pop artists is the depth of her music. Her formal studies in psychology, communications, and conflict resolution make her a lyricist who not only writes with intention, but with a form of emotional and social awareness that is rare. A self-proclaimed love and heartbreak anthem, it disguises deeper themes of an emotional, relatable psychological analysis of the human experience.

Exzenya’s weaving of science, myth, and personal narrative is what endows “Intermittent Love” with its power and Curves to move. It is a track that echoes with an emotional undertone, long after a listener departs, calling them to introspect on their feelings and the different forces that influence their emotions. This is music for adult souls yearning for a potent blend of narrative, introspection, and R&B. It is a must-have for playlists that encapsulate soul-pop driven with narratives, emotionally intelligent R&B, or moody late-night musings.

Exzenya, with “Intermittent Love,” shatters expectations of genre, age, and so-called appropriate artistic boundaries to weave a stunning example of what age-agnostic modern artistry could sound like. This track, and indeed the artist, serves as a striking reminder that not every love deserves pursuit and offers heartbreak as beautifully wrapped sustenance. As a fully self-funded and self-driven artist, Exzenya showcases that emotional depth is a timeless treasure. Her music, intertwined with feeling and the potential of healing, serves those who wish to truly immerse themselves in emotions.

Written by Manuel