Often, art requires lyrical honesty. It requires the ability to pen your own human consciousness, exploring potentially painful themes to hopefully connect with your listeners, and then inspire them. Australian newcomer Magdalia may very well embody all those qualities, delivering an honest and poignant pop gem that feels more like a personal reckoning. Exploring her personal experience as an autistic woman and former gifted kid, ‘Great Expectations’ describes the struggle in dealing with early-life expectations and the stress and pressure that come with it.
What’s crucial, is to understand the importance of Magdalia’s artistic output. Her music is not just beautiful, it’s also extremely relevant: she represents a community that is often marginalized and misunderstood, and she does so with staggering and relatable flair. Cue the importance of representation in arts! A wonderful effort by an artist that doesn’t refrain from sharing honest insights about her time in this world.
Sonically, ‘Great Expectations’ explores modern pop, albeit with a certain alternative quality. Introduced by quirky drum machines, the track soon introduces Magdalia’s intimate yet evocative vocals, steadily growing in poignancy and epicness. Once the chorus hits, we get a glimpse of the Aussie talent’s songwriting prowess, delivering an absolutely anthemic chorus that magnetises everything and everyone around it.
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