“Murder” by Lizzie Hill demonstrates her willingness to express herself through song. The track captivates listeners through intriguing lyricism and powerful instrumentalisation that create a story and draw them in through it’s humorous and intriguing nature.
The song kicks off with an explosive full band arrangement that contains colourful guitars, pounding percussion, and an abundance of atmosphere – an instant hit that establishes the tone and sets the stage for what promises to be an emotional journey through its depths.
The vocals of Lizzie are absolutely captivating. Her smooth voice, which begins gentle and velvety, carefully weaves a tale of frustration and vengeance while growing in power to become a force that demands our attention. Lizzie’s lyrics are loaded with genuine emotion, drawing the listener deeper into each new narrative she recounts.
Lizzie Hill’s “Murder” is an insightful exploration of our thinking when love turns bitter. “Murder” drags listeners deeper into its heart-breaking lyrics while also making them laugh at itself, thanks to its fun but realistic imagery and sardonic term “the murder song.”
Her creative vision was realised at Cornwall’s Cube Recording studio, resulting in an incomparable musical masterpiece that pays homage to Alanis Morissette while seamlessly incorporating The 1975 sound. Its soaring guitars, subdued atmospherics, and remnants of their original acoustic roots create a balanced blend that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
Lizzie Hill is only 17 years old, but her songwriting exhibits incredible maturity for someone her age. This remarkable young musician, who is originally from Mevagissey in Cornwall, began writing songs as soon as she learned to play an instrument. Her debut single “Bad Habit” was released in 2020.
“Murder” is a single that evokes strong emotions, makes us smile, and makes us think about how often darkness governs our hearts. The song demonstrates her creativity, energy, and ability to captivate listeners.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.