UK duo Starlight Alice have done it again on this fresh single, “Pieces of My Heart.” It grabs you from the first crisp acoustic guitar strum and never lets go as you are led into this world. The bass and drums seem to come in almost together, opening up a new breath of energy that lifts the song to anthemic proportions. It meshes the earthy charm of Americana with the infectious appeal of pop, which is an irrefutable formula to make a complete and compelling package.
Starlight Alice is a collaboration between Jacob Browne and Luke Potter and is an outcome of a history of writing for others and solo projects. It’s one decision that has paid off, and their unique mix of folk, pop, and Americana all glisten on “Pieces Of My Heart.” The harmonies here are breathtakingly intricate, set against some very catchy melody. It’s like one of those things you can’t get out of your mind when the song is over.
“Pieces Of My Heart” plunges deep into the raw emotions of a relationship gone bad. Yet the lyrics drift from being angry and hurting because love has fallen apart. Still, at the same time, there is some sort of feeling within the lyrics toward resiliency and a form of determination to heal. The heartbreak chorus “Picking up the pieces of my heart” is the duality of heartbreak, a journey toward moving on. Polished production, just with that little bit of surface sheen taken off, so that it’s sincerely felt.
These innovative New Sounds of a blend between Folk, Pop, and Rock combine timeless and fresh compositions that could easily be something across the genres. A song grabs you by the hand at the first second, throws you into an emotional whirl, and then leaves you heading to that repeat button. Starlight Alice has delivered a powerful, energetic song that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of a breakup.
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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.