Carla Aakre has a gift for transforming the everyday into the extraordinary, and her latest single “Through” is no exception. The track is an exploration of connection, capturing fleeting moments and fragile emotions with the kind of intimacy that leaves you spellbound. It’s an understated gem that whispers more than it shouts, but its resonance is undeniable.
From the first note, “Through” envelops you in a cocoon of warm, analog textures. Aakre’s delicate, whispery vocals float above luscious guitar melodies and soft, textured percussion, creating an atmosphere that feels like sitting by a fire in a snow-draped Finnish cabin. Her voice carries an effortless vulnerability, a quiet strength that beckons you closer as if she’s singing secrets directly into your ear.
Aakre’s lyrics, woven from glances, gestures, and unspoken words, evoke the personal experience of human connection. The song doesn’t seek to dramatize love or longing; instead, it revels in the quiet, hopeful spaces between people. It’s the kind of storytelling that lingers, asking you to return again and again to uncover its hidden layers.
Instrumentally, “Through” is as thoughtfully constructed as its lyrics. Recorded partly in her studio flat and partly at her family’s countryside cottage, the track carries the weight of these intimate environments. The analog richness of the 8-track multitracker imbues the song with a warm authenticity, while Milla Käyhty’s delicate string and horn arrangements add a cinematic elegance, subtly lifting the song without overshadowing its tender core.
Producer Roni Ylhäinen’s touch is equally significant, blending the organic warmth of folk-pop with modern sensibilities.
As a preview of her forthcoming debut album, Things I Forgot to Tell You, “Through” sets the bar high.
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