The keen reader might remember Lizzie Hosking from an article we published earlier this year, when we praised ‘Satellite’ as a “heartfelt, tender ballad”. Since then, the Adelaide-based songstress has not kept still, instead further advancing her triumphant streak of new music. ‘Mother Is Medusa’ is Lizzie’s latest effort, a pop wonder that we suspect will connect with a wide audience out there.
Compared to its predecessor, ‘Mother Is Medusa’ shifts into a more electrifying and uplifting gear, embracing the nostalgic alt-pop of ‘Satellite’. In fact, the new single ships with a great deal of kinetic charge, with club-oriented euphoria reaching the surface from time to time. Lizzie Hosking’s vocals crown the track in luscious fashion, here showcasing all of their elegance and charming delivery. There’s an underlying urgency to ‘Mother Is Medusa’, a tension that fully explodes into the catchy chorus.
Delving deeper into the lyrical ethos that propels the track, Hosking explains: “‘Mother Is Medusa’ is a track about remembering who you are, beyond what people tell you. Finding confidence within yourself and questioning the people who try to tear you down.” We appreciate such a meaningful outlook, as Lizzie uncovers the highs and lows of human experience. It has become one of the project’s most relatable traits lately: music that feels sonically vibrant and rewarding, yet also lyrically rich and reflective.
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