Shanear Nicole signalled a new era in pop with THE BEGINNING, a debut single that ebbs and flows with brooding intensity before bursting into euphoric waves of synth-driven energy. The bass-swathed turbulence underpins her vocals as they carry an air of innocence without naivety, while each rhythmic pulse electrifies the ethereal atmosphere. With a tempo that moves at its own pace rather than chasing chart-friendly conventions, THE BEGINNING thrives in its ability to be savoured instead of mindlessly devoured. The intricately authentic nature of the release is no coincidence; while sonically it may fall into the pop sphere, Nicole utilises her ballet and hip-hop background to push movement into melody with effortless control. The influence of 80s pioneers like Madonna, David Bowie, and Tears for Fears is unmistakable, yet filtered through her own aesthetic, which pulls from the rebellious spirit of Vivienne Westwood and the cinematic allure of the New Romantics – Chappell Roan has brand new competition. Every layer of synth and every vocal inflection serves the emotional weight of the single which explores how time is finite, but new possibilities are endless. Feel the emotive gravity weigh down on you as your soul transcends by streaming THE BEGINNING featuring Matthew Tryba […]
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