Indie
Shriya Unpacks Heartbreak, Growth, and Resilience in Her Compelling Debut EP “In a Box”
Emerging artist Shriya has released her raw and evocative debut EP, “In a box”, an intimate and uncompromising exploration of heartbreak, mental health, and self-discovery. Written, composed, and performed entirely by Shriya, this collection of six songs is personal to her and resonates with scratches of raw emotion, making it a heartfelt listen for those dealing with their transitions. Streaming across major platforms, “In a box” is an arresting introduction to Shriya’s artistry.
Writing the songs that would later become her EP as a 16-year-old girl, Shriya combined moments of her life into raw beats and emotional solace. The opening track, “Her,” is a highlight, a cinematic ballad of heartbreak and betrayal, buttressed with the production of Yohan Marshall and the winning touch of Pedro Peixoto and Fili Filizzola. Using classical piano melodies and poignant lyrics, “Her” deepens the agony of broken trust, making it an achingly relatable anthem.
The second track on the EP, “I’m not alright,” takes the focus elsewhere, into mental health and its emphasis on solitude and resilience. Hersh Desai’s thoughtful production surrounds Shriya’s ethereal vocals and fragile harmonies, creating a soothing but forceful anthem for anyone dealing with their internal struggles.
Intended as a collection of ballads for anyone enduring heartbreak, loss, or transformation, “In a box” rises above its teenage roots to speak more broadly of self-acceptance and evolution. According to Shriya, music is her lifeline, and this feeling is evident in this release, note, and lyric.
With “In a box” Shriya extends an invitation to step into her world and take comfort, connection, and catharsis. And this is a sincere roll of the dice to connect with whoever might need comfort in sound. It is streaming now, and you can walk with Shriya on this impressive journey on her first flight.
Artist Spotlight
Blake offers a dreamlike sound set in a timeless forest with latest release “Blake”
Esma enters a symbolic, emotionally charged world with the latest release, “Blake,” that feels more like a psychological ritual than a song. Inspired by William Blake’s poetic universe, the haunting line, “My specter around me night and day / Like a wild beast guards my way,” creates a sense of unease and mystery. From here, listeners enter a dark world of identity, fear, and truth.
“Blake” is a dreamlike art film set in a barren, timeless forest, rendered in ancestral black-and-white imagery. The song’s visual and emotional story follows Esma and a masked female figure, the “specter,” the hidden self most people try to hide. It becomes a struggle between social masks and buried truths, light and darkness, survival and emotional surrender.
“BLAKE is the name we give to everything we can’t say in public.” Esma’s description of the song is perfect. The release’s emotional heartbeat is that idea. “Blake” invites listeners to accept their hidden truths and silenced parts.
Album Review
Headmaster opens a new chapter with “Seasons Vol.4: Spring,” a fresh journey of renewal
Headmaster returns with a new body of work called “Seasons Vol.4: Spring,” an album that completes a bold, carefully planned musical vision. The project is part of a larger “Seasons” tetralogy, which is a collection of four albums released at the start of each meteorological season. With each release comes the next chapter to a living, breathing story of life, feeling, and change.
“Seasons Vol.4: Spring” creates a sound world that is personal yet broad in scope. The album opens with “Spring to Life,” a bright start that sets the stage for growth and change. “Didn’t Even Know Their Name” is more contemplative, looking at human connection and the fleeting nature of our encounters. “April Days” is a soft sense of time passing and waking to feelings.
Then there’s “The Season for Love,“ a warm, expressive tune about emotional openness. Heaven is softening, higher, slowly, peace through patience. “The Willow Seed“ is about soft starts and the promise in little moments, and “The Willow Tree“ closes the record with a sense of maturity and fulfillment that feels grounded.
This project is connected to a larger story, as are the other chapters of the tetralogy. The cover features the Hertswood Academy shield, adding a personal and symbolic layer to the release. The Headmaster also portrays the CEO and Executive Headteacher of the Hertswood Academy Trust. With “Seasons Vol.4: Spring,“ Headmaster delivers a thoughtful record that captures change, growth, and the beauty of beginnings.
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