Review

Nan E. Henrie has recently announced her debut single, Reality Began To Dawn Upon Her. This song is a truly interesting piece of music which highlights the artist’s ability to tell a story and create thought-provoking moments in listeners’ hearts and minds. This is a very deep and poignant track about people and the pitfalls of trying to judge them, trying to understand who they really are and what they really want. Sonically, Nan combines rock with pop and pretty much everything in between, highlighting her diverse background and passion for a different variety of styles. She doesn’t really want to get stuck in a box musically, and this song is a strong indication of her ability and willingness to keep exploring new ideas while building her personal sound. The production is absolutely unique and one-of-a-kind, combining traditional electric instruments such as guitars with layered electronic percussion and synthesizers, adding a hypnotic quality to the mix, especially when combined with the reverb effects that make the vocals so special. Speaking of vocals, Nan has a distinctive singing style with a beautiful voice that feels deep but at the same time smooth and powerful. The song has a nostalgic flair when it comes to the production, at times reminiscent of 80s pop music, but still with the edge of a rock song and the clarity that you would expect from a modern record. This combination of old-school influences and new aesthetics is a winner for this song because it combines punch and clarity with warmth and organic-ness, which is something very difficult to achieve.

Lyrically, the track balances surreal imagery with raw emotion, exploring themes of identity, longing, and disillusionment. The lyrics shift between poetic abstraction and personal insight, painting a picture of internal conflict and desire. Nan E. Henrie’s writing is both mysterious and reflective, making the listener engage on a deeper, interpretive level.

Andrew - Italian Producer