We are not afraid to admit that yes, we did lose ourselves in ‘Anyway’. The record is exactly what we love, nostalgic and melancholic goodness with a hidden hopeful contour, all wrapped into a gentle instrumental livery and stream of heartwarming textures. Aiding a large amount of introspection, the record functions as a cathartic outlet for any keen listener, calling upon the kind romantic storytelling and love-filled imagery that’s likely to resonate with everyone.
What’s more, ‘Anyway’ is merely a debut effort. Sparking Jodie Austen’s creative era, the record navigates a wealth of folk-pop energy guided by the expert production of Ed Graves (Dan Whitlam, Ellysse Mason, deadmau5, Alok). Haunting and liminal in parts, yet also bright and anthemic in others, the single is a perfect match for Austen’s soothing, lush vocals, capable of maintaining a strikingly elegant character while bundling up in a thousand angelic harmonies. What more could you wish for?
Holding British and Australian roots, Jodie Austen has stolen our attention, and we are rather bullish about her bright future. Speaking about the song, she explains: “It began as a love note, only completed after the relationship ended, capturing its full journey”. Overall, ‘Anyway’ is an impressive effort by Jodie, and we look forward to hearing more.
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