There’s always been a powerful political dimension to Miss Storm’s writing. She does it to remind us what we’ve lost and how far we still have to go. She’s speaking for millions who are distraught about the epidemic of state violence against African Americans. Miss Storm names the names of those who have become world-famous for tragic reasons: George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor. The exasperation in her voice is evident - but so is her determination. Written with GRAMMY-nominated Olivia Rodrigo collaborator Dan Nigro, ‘Quicksand’ is out now.“How much more suffering are we going to take?,” asks rapper and singer Miss Storm in the fiery first verse of “Quicksand,” her latest single and call to action. Fusing together the inward emotions of classic shoegaze with the sparkling sophistication of modern dream-pop, ‘Quicksand’ feels crystal clear both lyrically and sonically, whilst bathing the ears in a sea of Hatchie’s smooth vocals and reverberated instruments.Īll that Hatchie touches becomes utterly euphoric and ‘Quicksand’ is no exception. The video digs deeper into showing this juxtaposition of such sadness and anger despite being surrounded by glamour and grandeur.”Ĭreating a soundscape that is bold yet tasteful, luscious synth pads and electronic drums pack a punch with a silkily smooth allure, while ‘Quicksand’ flows at just the right speed. I had to work through some tough learned thought processes and emotions that had been working away for years to try to understand how to be happy with my present, and stop fixating on my past and future. “I was feeling guilty and ungrateful for not being happy about a few different things in my life that were technically going well. As her realisations begin to pile up, it is natural to relate to the quickness of dissatisfaction as it discolours other areas of our minds with a broad paint brush. Lyrically, Hatchie catches herself in a cycle of ungratefulness and guilt surrounding elements of her life that are on paper, seemingly going quite well. Diving in head first, it deals with the realisation that, as people, we may never be satisfied. Upon announcing the release of her new album coming up in April, Australian dream-pop artist, Harriette Pilbeam – aka Hatchie – has now shared lead single, ‘ Quicksand’.Īs Giving The World Away serves as Hatchie’s second full-length album, ‘Quicksand’ highlights an enrichment in Hatchie’s already catchy and infectious writing.
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