The chanteuse of soul-steeped, classically cultivated pop, Annabel Hailey, turned a conduit of unflinching resilience in her newest single, One other Wave to Journey. The bluesy guitar licks run like tributaries by the piano-led, nostalgia-soaked association, every notice kindling a fireplace that lingers lengthy after the final chord fades. Hailey has little curiosity in chasing transient traits; her craft is rooted in timeless formulation which have saved us afloat for generations, and in her arms, these traditions tackle new gentle, turning a reflective ballad into one which pulls you in from the primary breath.
Born in Finland and now primarily based in Amsterdam, Hailey has lengthy been a determine of artistic self-discipline, first coaching as a dancer and musician earlier than spending time within the finance world. Since returning to her inventive roots, she has immersed herself in storytelling-led Nordic pop, drawing from jazz and folks textures to create soundscapes that maintain reminiscence and emotion in good stress.
Her newest single, which she wrote, produced, and recorded with guitarist Ziv Shalev, pianist and bassist Isamu McGregor, drummer Oskar Häggdahl, and background vocalist Riitta Keränen, is the mark of an artist who’s in full management of her narrative.
One other Wave to Journey is now obtainable on all main streaming platforms, together with Spotify.
Overview by Amelia Vandergast
