Hailing from Massachusetts, Cheryl Craigie is an independent singer-songwriter and musician whose musical journey runs from singing since childhood to crafting original compositions in recent years. Her initial foray into the music scene in 2020 with the debut single “Soft Place To Fall” laid the foundation for a series of tracks co-produced with Eric Goldberg that showcased her charming pop rock sound.
First unveiling her sound in 2020 with the debut single “Soft Place To Fall,” over the following three years she shared a string of tracks that captured her charming pop rock sound. Now she brings us her latest release and reveals a completely new side to her sound on the new single “Migraine.”
This time venturing into a hip hop sphere, with her new track she reframes her songwriting in a moody, beat-driven setting capped by an expressive vocal performance that bends from smooth melodic flows to punchy rapped bars. Thematically, “Migraine” offers an intimate and heartfelt exploration of living with chronic and debilitating migraines, shedding light on a condition that’s so often misunderstood and overlooked.
As a lifelong sufferer herself, Cheryl shares her personal journey, offering listeners a glimpse into the world of migraine sufferers. The song serves as an artistic expression as well as a means of bringing awareness to a condition that profoundly affects the lives of those who endure its grip.
Setting an engaging scene from the get to, intense percussive crashes and dark synth textures are met with the bright plinks of piano as Cheryl’s folds into the arrangement. With the strike of the beat, she spins rhythmic rapped flows, adding biting weight to her delivery to perfectly reflect the frustration she’s felt with the condition.
Developing with haunting vocal hooks in the chorus, she serves up a memorable sound with a superb exploration of an unexpected genre. Showcasing her versatility and vocal dexterity, “Migraine” provides an anthem for a situation that affects so many people around the world.
On her new single, she offers, “Unfortunately, migraines have been front and centre in my life for several decades. Migraines are more than just headaches; they profoundly impact one’s quality of life. My hope is that this song helps to raise awareness of the effects of this disease.”
Listen to Migraine below
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