If we had to use a word to describe Emma Miller’s musical character, we’d choose ‘elegant’. Such a quality is instantly recognisable in ‘Sick & Tired’; the project’s latest effort, the record is as nuanced and soothing as it could, slowly developing into a cathartic, evocative anthem. Introduced by a poignant arpeggiated piano, the track welcomes Miller’s luscious and hypnotising vocals, wrapping the listeners in nostalgia and warm melancholia.
Picking up momentum as it goes on, ‘Sick & Tired’ sees its livery flourishing into alt-folk glory with the addition of organic instrumentation and a plethora of vocal harmonies. The result is a sonic panorama that’s almost cinematic, highly rewarding and spiritual. Drenched in self-reflection, the song’s lyricism perfectly fits its outer shell.
Delving into the inspiration behind ‘Sick & Tired’, Miller explains: “Writing ‘Sick & Tired’ was a kind of ‘fuck you’ to my own inner demons and the social pressures we can put ourselves under. I still relate to it on a deep level but it feels good to be in a different place today.”
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