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Starleen alchemised the key to self-liberty in their electronic alt-pop salve for the soul, Let Me Go

Posted on 23 May 2024
Starleen

Starleen’s latest single, Let Me Go, marks a must-read chapter in the San Antonio duo’s career, showcasing a transcendent synthesis of alt-electronica, trip-hop, soul, and pop, which elevates the listener into a state of auditory bliss and liberty.

From the outset, the track envelopes you in a cocoon of lush dream pop, slowly intertwining with elements of serene yet visceral avant-garde trip-hop to deliver a fusionist sound that is as revolutionary as it is ethereally beguiling. Once the single reaches its full rhythmic momentum, the backbone of Let Me Go becomes its robust and fiery backbeat, which propels the track forward, complemented by layers of sonorous synths that build a crescendo of sound, mimicking the uplifting process of self-liberation.

The masterful production sets the stage for the vocal mettle of Starleen Holmes, whose voice shifts effortlessly between crystalline harmonies and powerful outpours of emotion, matching the sonic complexity crafted by Zachary Holmes, whose production skills shine luminously throughout the track. Each note and beat in Let Me Go is skilfully placed, leaving the listener wide open to the message of the sanctity of freedom; especially when that freedom is by your own hand.

The official music video accompanying the sanctifying ritual of a release mirrors the song’s themes of freedom and self-discovery and is likely to add another accolade to Starleen’s collection of music video awards.

Stream Let Me Go on all major platforms, including Spotify, from May 23rd.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

ARO’s fierce femme aesthetic picked up luscious vehemence in her moody synth-pop single, Let Me Go

Posted on 28 July 2023
ARO

The LA-hailing singer-songwriter ARO singlehandedly defined the future of pop with her debut evocative synth masterpiece, Let Me Go.

With far more soul than your average earworm and her sonic signature scribing distinction through every succinct progression, this emotionally heated hit is the ultimate moody moving-on anthem.

By painting with light and dark tones, the process of coming into your own away from what no longer serves you was euphonically visualised in Let Me Go. With just as much lyrical depth as Mitski and Louise Dacus paired with an electro-pop score that cushions the blows of the sharp lyricism with lush reverb, it is only a matter of time before ARO is considered LA pop royalty.

“So much of my art is about giving the darker parts of myself a platform. There are these aspects of myself that cannot be tamed, and so instead of beating my head against a wall trying to control them I’ve found that my art allows me to be in relationship with them. When I write I’m not butting in to tell them how they should be, I’m not trying to get them to behave, or do better, or have a positive outlook, I’m just letting that part of me speak freely. And I learn a lot about myself through this process.”

Check out Let Me Go on all major streaming platforms from July 28, or hit ARO’s official website for more info.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Wonderful Welsh artist Mared thought she would be in their arms forever on ‘Let Me Go’

Posted on 29 March 2022

As she expected they would be so close and with their loved-up souls woven tight just like she imagined in her dreams, Mared shows us into a world where she was comprehensively let down by someone who was supposed to be around eternally on ‘Let Me Go‘.

Mared is a gracious North Wales-born, London, UK-based indie-pop singer-songwriter who is currently performing in the West End’s longest-running musical, Les Miserables.

”Produced and co-written by fellow-Welshie, Nate Williams, the upcoming EP is influenced by the likes of Emily King, Lianne La Havas and Eloise.” ~ Mared

With a contemplative single that will have you shivering from that unwanted feeling of being let down in the cold climates you desired to avoid, Mared is quite wonderful on a single that will have you looking deep within yourself. She has a rare ability to catch your attention with something so well-performed, from a mesmerising artist who hasn’t even reached the peak of her powers yet.

‘Let Me Go‘ from the excellent Welsh indie-pop artist Mared, is the type of song that will put you in one of those reflective moods that might have you in a distant world for a while. Her vocals are simply gorgeous and the well-written lyrics fly gracefully from her lips, as we are blessed with an elegant single from a mightily talented soul who opens up the door to a memory that so many of us can relate to.

Hear this graceful single on Spotify and see more news via her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Finding Peace Within: NYC’s Sadbxylee courageously shows us into his healing mind on ‘Let Me Go’ (feat. Michelle Dawning)

Posted on 19 March 2021

With a sensationally creative mind flowing through his veins, Sadbxylee gives us an intimate story of how powerful the mind can be, with his excellent fourth single release called ‘Let Me Go‘ (feat. Michelle Dawning).

SadBxyLee is an inspirational Long-Island, New York City-based audio engineer/producer who makes sad lofi hip-hop songs for those who are dealing with drug abuse, mental illnesses and tough times in their lives. He has risen upwards through the dark clouds inside his head from previous experiences to assist others just like him, who need a caring voice to show them where the light is.

Made from his cozy basement in NYC, you feel his thoughtful energies emanate through the vocals, as the lyrics are hard to hear at first, as soon we are flown into the story of wanting to be left alone. Your mind races quicker than a F1 car, you feel like this is a calling out for help as those long cold nights can cause you to overthink and take remedies that aren’t really meant to help at all.

‘Let Me Go‘ (feat. Michelle Dawning) from the superb New York-based lofi hip-hop artist Sadbxylee, is a real story that sends shivers down your spine. He packages a song together that has a bow of enlightenment for those that have never dealt with that painful feeling of resentment inside their deepest blood flow.

This is that song to lead you in and teach you to try and help those that might not want assistance, but are calling out in silence. Love and care no matter how simple, always needs to win throughout all sadness, no matter what else is going on in the world.

Stream this incredible track on Spotify and see his story develop on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen