Alt. Pop artist from London, Hazel Rose gets real about affecting your present with ruminating contemplations her latest single โRear View Mirrorโ on May 24.
โRear View Mirrorโ begins to envelop us in immersive, hazy music that sets a contemplative mood. Hazel Roseโs thick, emotive voice emerges from this sonic fog, immediately drawing you in with its raw vulnerability. Her opening lines, โItโs a foggy day/drinking coffee in my room/just like everyday,โ capture the monotony and introspection of daily life and prep us for the following reflections.
As the track progresses, Roseโs voice soars smoothly and effortlessly over the shimmering, pulsating music. The beats create a harmonious blend as they fall softly beside her vocals. With the thawing emotional sensibility, the production is subtly intricate, with each element perfectly complementing the other, allowing Roseโs voice and lyrics to shine.
โRear View Mirrorโ beautifully navigates the emotional landscape of longing and self-discovery. Rose sings about losing the sense of time and watching the days go by while being stuck in her worries. Thereโs a desolate misery and vulnerability in her voice that makes the song incredibly moving. The chorus becomes the focal point of her introspection as she tries to take lessons out of her retrospection to pave a path for her future. This way, she shows her analytical side by trying to make the best out of her possibilities.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Billie Eilish, Holly Humberstone, Lana Del Rey, and Fleetwood Mac, You can see where Rose gets her diaristic and introspective aesthetics from. Listen to Hazel Roseโs latest single, โRear View Mirrorโ to realize how you should also be rethinking your decisions.
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Review by Naomi Joan