Hailing from Louisiana, singer-songwriter Elizma is an exciting new voice in the music world, drawing on her own experiences and stitching them into her unique sound. Channelling the vocal styles of artists like Stevie Nicks and Grace Slick, Elizma brings an intricate balance of power and tender vulnerability that’s struck a chord with listeners around the world.
Despite being relatively new to the scene, her talent has already caught the attention of legendary producer Jeff Glixman, renowned for his work with Kansas on classics like “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” who’s taken her under his wing as a manager. Her music strikes a balance between timelessness and relevance, nodding to modern artists like Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey while forging a distinct sound of her own.
Her recent live performances, including her 2024 debut at Virginia’s Beacon Theatre and an opening slot for rock legend Dave Mason, showcase not only her commanding stage presence but also the impact of her vocal panache. With her studio releases, she’s made waves with a string of well-received singles throughout this year since dropping her debut outing in April.
Now she brings us her latest release with the new single titled “Secrets,” a defining moment in her flourishing career. An uptempo yet intricate track, it frames the harrowing realities of addiction and recovery, a subject Elizma knows all too well. Inspired by her personal journey through substance abuse, the song channels her emotions and experiences into a searing critique of the cultural forces that normalise these struggles.
The inspiration for “Secrets” came while she was in rehab, listening to a CD of beats someone had burned for her. “I couldn’t come up with lyrics while I was there,” she recalls, “but on my first day out, the words finally came to me.” The breakthrough stemmed from the Alcoholics Anonymous mantra, ‘Secrets keep me sick,’ a phrase that profoundly connected with her and guided the song’s poignant lyrics.
“Secrets” lays down a beat-driven alternative pop sound that serves as both a personal reckoning and a protest against the glamorisation of drug use in pop culture. Spinning instantly catchy hooks above layers of synths and punchy rhythms, it’s a moody and anthemic new single from an artist who continues to go from strength to strength with each move on her breakout year.
Listen to Secrets below
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