Originally hailing from Orlando, Florida and now based in Brooklyn, singer-songwriter Maria Lane is swiftly becoming a notable figure in the indie folk music sphere of New York and beyond. With her ability to craft heartfelt, relatable lyrics into emotionally charged compositions, Maria Lane has captured the hearts of audiences around the world.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzy McAlpine and Avril Lavigne, her music shines with authenticity and emotional depth. Her musical journey began in Orlando, where her love for folk and pop music blossomed. Learning to play the piano was a pivotal moment, sparking her interest in composing original material.
Her debut single, “strangers again,” released in 2021, marked her emergence as a solo artist, followed by her debut album maybe i’ll feel better in 2022, which confirmed her status as a rising star in the music industry. Over the past year, she continued to build her discography with several singles and the EP 35 days. In March this year she returned with her recent single “til april” and now brings us her latest release with her brand new single titled “merry go round (carousel).”
This time leaning into an indie rock sound, her new single thematically revolves around the turbulent cycle of fights and disagreements that can arise in a relationship, leading to a spiral of discourse and bitterness. With the use of a merry go round as a metaphor, she uses levity to juxtapose the playful nature of a fairground ride to apply it to a heartbreaking situation.
As the arrangement gently fades in, soft acoustic guitar tones underpin her elegant vocals as she spins poignant, confessional lyricism that transports you straight to the heart of the story. The hushed pulse of kick injects a mellow energy as the delicate shimmer of clean guitar tones wrap around her alluring voice.
With the smooth swell of energy, the strike of drums adds to the rhythm while silky string stretches, intricate guitar elements and lush backing vocalisations all combine to craft a stunning sound that’s at once enchanting and catchy. Building to a subtly anthemic sound with the punch of drums and layers of instrumentation, Maria’s graceful vocals soar above to deliver a spectacular display of her enthralling musical output before closing the piece with a brief dash of whimsical carnival music to reflect the context of the song’s theme.
Listen to merry go round (carousel) below
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