‘Cowards and Shadows’ feels rather wholesome and inspired. Emerging from the curious mind of London-based songstress Fiona Amaka, the track finds its foundational character in a charming rock-leaning arrangement, nicely contrasting with the more evocative, relatable lyricism. Such a dualism greatly informs the record, allowing Amaka to offer a strikingly hard-hitting take on the subject of ghosting, both in romantic settings and ordinary life. Overall, the single feels a bit Alanis Morissette and a bit Journey, oscillating between nostalgic guitars and uplifting drums.
Recorded in London with producer Andy Zanini, ‘Cowards and Shadows’ marks Fiona’s second release this year, following up from previous effort ‘No Daylight’. By the time of writing, a new track can also be found online, ‘Honesty (Psalm 139)’, a more immersive, faith-driven effort. Often performing at open mics all around town, Fiona Amaka gradually noticed how ‘Cowards and Shadows’ would connect to the listeners in a meaningful way.
Delving deeper into the inspiration behind the piece, Amaka explains: “The subject of ghosting kept coming up in conversations and in life. People were talking about how ghosting culture has extended out of personal relationships into so many areas, including job-hunting. So I guess this song came up out of that.”
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