Known for her indie folk artistry, British singer Matilda Mann knows her way around creating heartbreaking music. Her new single, ‘Bittersweet’ , is reminiscent of works by artists like Rachel Chinouriri, as she effortlessly blends her soothing vocals with sad lyricism. 

Mann’s voice has a calming effect, but the reflection on past relationships stirs up a certain nostalgic sadness that comes with lost love, which in this case is not specifically romantic. The lyrics look back on a connection with someone that Mann knew many years ago, but has drifted from in the years since. It’s a beautiful recollection of the way people come and go from a person’s life. 

It would be easy to assume that on a song with such a melancholic tone, the instrumental would have a matching sadness. But Mann challenges this assumption with a uniquely groovy sound. It shifts the tone of the track from a song steeped in the sadness of losing relationships and gives the song a hopeful tone. It gets the body moving and reflects the idea that not every connection is meant to last. Matilda Mann has truly created a song that represents that ‘Bittersweet’ feeling that makes up the track's title. 

Emma Giles

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Image: ‘Bittersweet’ Single Cover