Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter kennedy mann returns with her latest release dupes of nobody, a raw and intimate EP that showcases her grit for stripped-down storytelling. The title, borrowed from a line by her favorite author John Berger, references the idea of embracing every part of one’s own being. Mann explains, “being different… is what makes being human so special and what keeps connection true… when you’re honest with yourself and the world, the people you’ve been needing to find will come to you.” This ethos explains how she hopes her music will find people, resonating with those who crave sincerity, vulnerability, and the kind of connection that only comes from telling the truth out loud.
dupes of nobody is a confident and tender evolution for kennedy mann. On this EP, she leans into a stream-of-consiousness style that’s refreshingly unfiltered. There’s no production trickery here: what you hear is what you get. The songs carry the innocence of a schoolyard and the honesty of a diary entry, like secrets whispered on a late-night call through a family landline. Though sonically minimal, the EP still finds moments of richness in emotional texture, as her restrained delivery cuts through each track with self-assurance. She flexes her creativity with subtle production touches – dial-up tones in “Cyberspace” and a warm cello in “Where I’ll Be” – adding dimension without losing intimacy. On her debut album, Maybe Tomorrow, kennedy mann showed her ability to draw a bigger sound, but on this EP, she’s proving she doesn’t need to impress with polish.
The minimalist production and the brief runtime of just under twelve minutes proves that kennedy mann doesn’t need a big sound to make a big impression. She’s a songwriter who knows how to land a punch with just a whisper. dupes of nobody is self-assured and daring, it’s a gentle invitation to step into a world where connection is earned through truth. kennedy mann isn’t trying to dazzle, she’s trying to reach you.
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