liesl-mae Drops New Single ‘Raincloud’
Malaysia-based
singer-songwriter liesl-mae reflects on her struggles with mental health
in her compelling new single “Raincloud.” Addressing the cyclical nature of
depression and its damning effects, the inspiring young artist hopes to engage
in a discussion to dismantle the social stigmas surrounding mental health.
The
song begins with a posed question: “When was the last time you felt happy?” On
the surface, it is a seemingly benign inquiry. However, unable to respond, the
question initiates an unexpected internal monologue traversing the uniquely
human blight of depression and anxiety. Artfully woven together with vivid
metaphor and thoughtful lyricism, liesl-mae puts the feelings of hopelessness
into words that creep malignantly into one’s mind – lying restlessly in wake.
Her pristine vocals shine brightly through the track’s guitar-driven melodies, ambient pads, and pulsating basslines. Gradually building up from an intimate, campfire-esque start to a grandiose conclusion, the track brims with elaborate orchestral arrangements and ebullient drumming. An old soul at heart, liesl-mae’s deceptively simple songwriting has captivated the hearts and minds of her rapidly growing constituent of fans, desperate to seek out a voice that speaks to their own experiences.
On writing about mental health, a topic the burgeoning songstress handles with the utmost care and consideration, liesl-mae approaches “Raincloud” as if it were an “open letter to depression” itself. Steering clear of accusatory language or being overly critical of herself, the song’s gentle and unassuming approach to storytelling allows it to explore some of life’s most difficult, and oftentimes pertinent, questions in a congenial manner. Despite how life may appear on the outside, the song is in essence about “feeling bad for feeling bad.”
“Raincloud” is out now on all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE.
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