Brisbane-based artist Mia Lydia has burst onto the music scene with her debut single, ‘Won’t Happen Again’. This dark yet powerful track showcases Mia Lydia’s distinctive musical style, blending samples and acoustic instruments for an eerie yet alluring atmosphere. The track features haunting vocals that provide emotional depth as she tells compelling tales about emotional abuse – often unnoticed behaviours which remain under-recognised within relationships. With captivating storytelling abilities and haunting vocals she delves deep into depths of emotional abuse while drawing you in; making ‘Won’t Happen Again’ irresistibly mesmerising.
“Won’t Happen Again” stands out with its masterful combination of ambience and subtle grooves. Mia Lydia’s musical arrangement creates the ideal environment for her vocals to shine; from its opening with foreboding samples and intimate synths all the way through to its catchy and more upbeat groove, which adds surprise and intrigue – but Mia Lydia once more masterfully opens up space, calling attention to her inspiring lyricism.
Mia Lydia’s musical style is an eclectic fusion of folk, electronica and jazz fusion, drawing influence from artists such as Kimbra, Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell. This eclectic combination comes together beautifully on “Won’t Happen Again”, creating a captivating and distinctive soundscape. Her alternative pop memoirs offer personal insight into her life experiences while her ability to explore complex topics while taking different perspectives is vividly displayed through this debut single.
‘Won’t Happen Again’ showcases her storytelling abilities. Through it, she tackles the daunting challenge of portraying abuse from its perpetrator’s point of view; She found inspiration for this track from having known someone affected by abuse. By placing herself into their shoes as an abuser herself, Mia Lydia exposes its darkness and complexity; prompting reflection along the way.
Fans can look forward to much when her EP drops later this month. With her first single “Infared”, Mia Lydia has set the stage for what promises to be an intriguing and thought-provoking body of work that may surprise and move its listeners in unexpected ways. She hopes to surprise audiences while inspiring strong emotional reactions through music that deviates from genre convention. Her willingness to tackle difficult themes demonstrates her artistic integrity and makes this EP worth anticipating.
Mia Lydia’s debut single ‘Won’t Happen Again’ is an impressive introduction to her unique sound and storytelling capabilities. Boasting haunting ambiance, subtle grooves, and thought-provoking lyrics that leave an indelible mark upon listeners, Mia Lydia’s emotional abuse music sheds light on an issue which demands consideration and awareness – Mia Lydia is definitely an artist worth keeping an eye on.
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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.