I am rather proud of Zara Angeline’s promising debut into the music industry. Incredibly wholesome and elegant, ‘I Met You in June’ is a deliciously evocative slice of gentle, blissful pop prowess, the kind of record that sparks positive nostalgia and lovable imagery in any keen listener. In truth, Angeline is certainly not new to songwriting; she’s been singing and writing songs for many years. Yet, it is only now that we can reckon with her raw, luscious talent.
Sculpted as a quasi-acoustic, orchestral piece, ‘I Met You In June’ benefits from Andy Bell’s expert production, empowering Angeline with enchanting strings and simple, yet perfect percussion. It’s a production that looks to simply support the lyrical content, never stealing the listener’s attention. For now, what matters is reckoning with Angeline’s hypnotic, dreamy vocals and her heightened ‘fairytale’ quality, something that makes the listening experience quite special and memorable.
Hailing from Manchester, UK, Zara packs ‘I Met You In June’ with a great deal of lyrical meaning. As she eloquently explains: “Although the song sounds like it is written for a particular person, I originally related it to friendships, and this year I’ve also been connecting it to spiritual faith. I think it is the kind of song where the meaning will meander and grow throughout my life”.
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