Vancouver-based artist Atlin Morgan who ventured on a musical path that diverged from her classical roots to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. Drawing inspiration from jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Atlin blends her classical training with her love for jazz to craft a sound that’s graceful, confident, versatile and emotionally expressive.
With a penchant for exploring various musical styles, Atlin’s repertoire spans pop, alternative rock, jazz, blues, folk, musical theatre, classical and choral music. First sharing her sound with the world last year, she released her debut single “September” which she’s since followed up with a string of well-received singles including a collaboration with Daniel Sinclair on the song “Home.”
Now, with her debut full-length record, titled Lady Grey, set to drop this year, her upcoming record promises to deliver thirteen tracks across a range of different styles. Continuing to perform live shows around the Vancouver region, she now brings us her latest release with her new single “Can’t Let Go.”
“Can’t Let Go” channels the aesthetic of a James Bond theme song, heightened by commanding vocals. The emotionally-charged song serves as a break-up ballad, exploring facets of heartache, longing and aching feelings with its haunting melody and profound lyricism.
The result of countless hours of musical experimentation, “Can’t Let Go” gradually took shape to form a dark pop outing that beautifully pairs moody aesthetic with elegance. Opened by the soft notes of piano, airy vocal sweeps are met with Atlin’s hushed leads that gently drape subtly haunting melodic lines over the stripped back arrangement.
Restrained yet utterly spellbinding, her voice gently flutter above the piano backing, rising to dazzling heights as it soars while the warmth of the piano backing grounds the composition and the backing vocal layers swell around her leads. It’s a truly hypnotic piece of enchanting music that puts Atlin Morgan’s stunning songwriting and extraordinary vocal talents on full display. Delivering another taste of what’s in store on her forthcoming debut album, “Can’t Let Go” casts a truly engrossing listening experience and hints at the musical wonders that lie ahead by this exciting and unique artist.
Listen to Can’t Let Go below
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