Smooth and soulful RnB, elevated by a contemporary melody and subtle but striking electric guitar – French artist and songwriter Mariel-Louise unites nostalgia and charm, for the seductive new single Coup Au Cœur.
Exploring the vulnerability of opening your heart, Coup au cœur speaks on the fear experienced when the opportunity to love first arises. It’s a unique angle, and there’s so much humble passion in everything from the sultry groove to the breathy delivery and these fragments of sharp yet minimalist guitar.
The emotion multiplies throughout, the delivery meeting the natural suggestions of the lyrics in representing this fine balance of being both strong and fragile in the face of love. The music reminds us to accept the magic of the moment, to embrace the changes and vulnerabilities in the knowledge that the best experiences come from fully committing to the moment; and often from sharing that moment with someone special or brand new.
Sublime vocals are refreshingly mild throughout Coup Au Cœur, Mariel-Louise presenting a certain freedom and fluidity unique and distinct as her own. The song is easy to let fill the room, has a timeless quality in both the melody and production, and is hopefully an indication of a growing repertoire well worth knowing about.
Mariel-Louise also released the single vertige, last year, and that vocal is unmistakable across both, but the versatility in set-up is broadly welcomed. Here we get a brighter pop resolve, more guitar and more soulful conviction, with a twist of saxophone to really bring the expressive depths to light.
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