Familiar indie pop on the surface, a nostalgic nineties softness to both the voice and styling, but with a conceptual edge that’s refreshingly heartfelt and original. Ariyel collaborates with Emily Sangder, for the increasingly compelling single Sister Sister.
What begins as a fairly non-confronting journey through pleasant melodies and voices, soon evolves to present a huge crescendo of a folk-pop chorus, and a lyrical depth that’s piercingly beautiful.
Sister Sister reflects upon shared traumas – the scars that unite women, the sisterhood born out of struggle and transformation. The music leads with a kind of Emile & Ogden melodic freedom and acoustic purity along the way, which is a joy to escape into, and the lyrics paint an engaging and inspiring picture in unison.
Wonderful songwriting and performances from all involved. Ariyel has amassed tens of thousands of monthly listeners over the years, and the realism and delicacy of sister sister speaks volumes on behalf of what continues to draw people towards this artist.
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