Anna Thoresen’s “LONELY” feels like an embrace from an old friend on a night when solitude weighs heavy. This best sums up the efforts of this Los Angeles-based artist, whose life’s work and passion pours into this intimate indie rock gem to capture that profound feeling of isolation one can feel when they find themself in a new city.
From the spaced out vocal samples that start the song, there is a certain longing and a dreamy feeling that comes along with “LONELY”.Anna’s airy vocals along with their soul touching delivery easily thread elegant melodies that are in the song which have overpowering layers of harmonies. A steady pulse of drums, warm bass tones, gentle guitar playing – the minimalistic instrumentation in “LONELY” creates a mellow atmosphere.
While listening to showcases their storytelling capabilities, Anna’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of those restless nights that stick with you longer than you’d like. When paralleled to the desire to disassociate from the always connected world we live in, It’s refreshing to hear someone articulate these small comforts so elegantly. Her words are able to drill straight to the very harrowing feeling of longing.Anna Thoresen has outdone herself with this precious gem which reveals a new side of her powerful artistic vision.
This song has burrowed in my heart and my mind — those wistful “la la las” are on repeat in my heart, reminding me that even in loneliness, Anna’s music is balm to the soul.From the first spin, I was completely entranced with the rawness and vulnerability in this song with the honesty that Anna puts into this piece. LONELY reads like someone’s private diary entries — it’s that personal and relatable. But Anna’s songcraft is too skilled and emotive to leave you feeling alone; she makes you feel understood, like you’re not so alone after all. This is the best in songwriting — simple yet profound, sad yet soothing. Maine’s Anna Thoresen has established herself as one of indie rock’s most thrilling new voices.
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