Mia Lydia, an alternative artist based out of Brisbane has created a genre-defying masterpiece with her debut EP entitled ‘Know’. This five-track offering provides an engaging journey into electronic pop, complete with musical surprises and emotively written lyricism.
“Won’t Happen Again”, the first single off her EP, instantly sets the mood with its laidback synth groove and captivating vocals by Mia Lydia – she draws you in instantly. Mia Lydia’s storytelling lyrics are nothing short of stunning as well, subtly building, this track builds to reveal an unforgettable piano interlude before transitioning seamlessly to its chorus for a powerful introduction that foretells what lies within.
Moving onto the third track “Doing Well”, we find an eye-opening bossa nova influenced percussive rhythm providing an upbeat backdrop to her soft yet haunting vocals – one of many highlights from her EP that showcase her ability to seamlessly combine electronic with pop elements into her compositions.
“Know” begins with melancholic ambient guitar strumming before Mia’s honeyed vocals mesmerise listeners – creating the ideal ending to this EP that leaves its songs echoing in listeners’ memories for days after listening.
The EP, as an ensemble experience will take you on an incredible musical voyage that you don’t want to miss. Mia Lydia showcases her ability to blend genres and emotions seamlessly within each track of this EP, each track stands as testament to Mia Lydia’s musical talent as well as her uncanny knack of conveying complex feelings through song.
Mia Lydia has found great happiness through music since teaching herself piano and guitar as a youngster, eventually discovering songwriting during high school years as well. Now at 27, Mia Lydia’s journey has led her down an exciting musical path of self-discovery while honing a style blending pop, soul, and folk influences effortlessly.
She describes her EP as being both multifaceted in meaning, yet unifying through one central theme: overpowering Impostor Syndrome that had held her captive. Each song explores that theme differently – an extremely cathartic experience for Mia.
Mia Lydia has created an EP called ‘Know’ which not only pushes musical boundaries but also explores deep within human experience. Through its captivating sonic landscapes and emotive lyrics, this masterpiece showcases Mia’s artistry while taking you on an engaging musical journey worth undertaking.
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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.