Masha Jana prizes her Slavic and Western musical influences in her latest single, “Let Go.”
One of the standout features of the classic rock and folk-infused song “Let Go” is its poetic lyricism. Masha Jana’s songwriting is introspective and evocative, reflecting a deep self-awareness.
Masha gains insight from poetry it seems. This song was born in Australia, where she gained insight from Russian poetry. The space, time, and experience allowed her to navigate and let go of a complex “situationship.” From there, this soulful song was bred.
The song opens with a heavy yet glistening string arrangement that immediately grabs the listener’s attention. As the song progresses, the drums emerge with a solid and unwavering pace, providing a strong rhythmic foundation. Masha Jana’s voice is the centerpiece. Her vocals contrast soft, ethereally high pitch with strength and resolution in her tone. When she sings the refrain, “Gotta let go,” her voice carries a sense of determination and conviction.
With her unique and thought-provoking musicality, the singer-songwriter gets her intriguing sound from various genres like Russian classic rock music (DDT and Kino), contemporary Western bands(Catfish and The Bottlemen and Lewis del Mar), and traditional folk music(Gorodnitsky and Bulat Okudzhava.) This amalgamation of influences across different stamps in the timeline makes her a compelling artist.
If you’re looking for a singer-songwriter who can transport you through time and culture with her music, Masha Jana is an artist to keep on your radar.
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Review By: Naomi Joan