Aphrodite by Ameliah Jayne: Review

by admin December 25, 2025

December 25, 2025

South England–born alternative pop artist Ameliah Jayne continues to carve out her own fearless lane with “Aphrodite,” a bold, myth-infused anthem that doubles as a manifesto for self-worth and women’s empowerment. Already known for her outspoken lyricism and genre-hopping sound, Ameliah blends alternative pop, electropop, and darker cinematic textures into an ancient and urgently modern track. With influences ranging from Marina and Florence + The Machine to Billie Eilish, Ashnikko, and Caroline Polachek, “Aphrodite” arrives as another confident step toward her debut album, slated for 2026, following the earlier release of “Mother Earth.”

From the jump, “Aphrodite” is built on cool, catchy beats that glide beneath shimmering layers of sound. Ameliah’s powerhouse, thick vocal enters slowly and deliberately, almost ritualistic in tone, drawing the listener into her world before the chorus snaps into place. When it hits, it hits — instantly hooky, chant-ready, and impossible not to sing along to. The production swells around her, with ethereal harmonies floating behind the lead vocal like a second, ghostly presence, adding depth and drama without overpowering the message.

Lyrically, the song pulls from mythology and history to reclaim feminine power. She refers to Medusa, Lilith, and Aphrodite as weapons, flipping centuries of demonisation into symbols of rebellion and autonomy. She further sings about golden thrones, burned sisters, and queendoms rising from ashes intentionally, while the repeated refrain of knowing one’s worth becomes the track’s beating heart.

As “Aphrodite” builds toward its final moments, so the song comes like an invocation. Ameliah Jayne demands reverence in her powerful, immersive, and unapologetically feminist voice.