Emerging from London, Celine Love will be a name familiar to many. The German songstress has been making waves for some time, playing countless live shows and releasing a plethora of carefully curated records. Navigating soulful R’n’B and introspective Pop, Love manages to deliver material that’s accessible in its form, yet complex in its meaning, often using personal experiences. This week, she returns with ‘Silver Lining’, an eye-popping, luscious single paving the way for her next EP.
Introduced by German spoken words, the record jumps straight into a haunting, poignant verse; Love’s intense vocals remind us why she’s considered one of the most interesting newcomers: her expressive, calm tone is unmatched. Once the chorus kicks in, we are hit by pure, unfiltered R’n’B vibes, charmingly driving honey-like melodies and bucolic harmonies.
Lyrically, ‘Silver Lining’ seeks to explore the difficulty of maintaining long-distance friendships and personal relationships. As Love explains: “When I moved to London, I found myself feeling disconnected from my childhood friends and not connected enough to my new friends and wondered if it was my fault that I wasn’t in touch with people. The conclusion: yes. Yes, I felt like it was my fault. This song is an apology yet also an excuse to my friends for not making more of an effort and pushing people out of my life unintentionally.”
Overall, this is a welcome return from Celine Love, who seems to be stepping up her game release after release. Based on what we just heard, that’s a game worth playing.
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