Mezanmi’s debut album turns uncertainty into self-examination and care
Mezanmi is the new chapter of Newcastle-born, London-based artist and composer Fran O’Hanlon. The supplied sources describe Always Upwards as his debut album and say it combines folk, electronica, and classical elements. They also frame the record around self-examination, responsibility, and a warning against expecting progress to fix everything on its own. The release pages point to collaborations with Sandrayati, Jessie Buckley, and Kieran Brunt, while one track was inspired by people risking their lives to cross the sea in search of safety. Together, the materials present Mezanmi as a project built from personal reflection, guest voices, and a wider concern for other people.