Jenny Räisänen, a Finnish singer-songwriter based in Limerick, Ireland, unveils “In A Vacuum” as the fourth single from her forthcoming album. This cinematic indie-pop track blends haunting lyricism with a dystopian ambiance, pushing Räisänen’s signature style to new depths as she explores feelings of isolation and emotional distance.
“In A Vacuum” opens with a soft yet weighty keyboard progression, creating an almost tactile darkness as Räisänen’s voice enters, thick and resonant. She sings with a deliberate gravity, each word carrying a mix of melancholy and vulnerability. Then, sharp harmonies echo the prophetic refrain, “Doomed,” coming in with a fleeting intensity before fading away, mirroring a pulse of dread that complements the track’s layered soundscape. The chorus offers a soothing, compassionate relief as the piano ripples alongside her, while gentle, cooing backing vocals hum subtly in the background, filling the air with an eerie comfort.
Juhani Konttinen’s guitar work is a standout moment, as the solo weaves in softly, embodying a quiet yearning and carrying a sense of melancholy that underscores the song’s theme of isolation.
The lyrics of In A Vacuum capture a sense of detachment and longing, with Räisänen pressing her “hand against the glass,” a powerful metaphor for feeling trapped in an invisible barrier between herself and the world. The chorus—”Breathe slowly/Save the air/In a vacuum/No one can hear”—distils the essence of feeling suspended in silence.
Listen to the relatable and arresting preview, “In A Vacuum,” of Jenny Räisänen’s upcoming album and stay tuned for the artist’s big release!
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Review by: Naomi Joan