Lili-Violet – Blue (2024)
Unafraid to explore the grittier sides of life, singer-songwriter Lili-Blue raises the topics of identity, sexuality, mental health and disability in her moving songs. Stepping onstage with her candid brand of badassery, she boldly declares a need for acceptance and tolerance while calling out the toxic realms of reality. Since her debut single ‘Doesn’t mean you’re lonely’ in 2020, Lili-Violet has turned heads internationally earning critical acclaim with her material. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘Blue’.
Following her 2023 track ‘Time + Space’, the Australian songstress taps her hat to old-school pop-punk of the 90s and early 2000s in ‘Blue’. Lilting toward the ferocity of Paramore with the forcefulness of Green Day, ‘Blue’ immediately drags you back to the aggression of yesteryear; however, Lili-Violet acknowledges modern-day angst with her melodies. Not to say there wasn’t angst behind the tunes of Paramore and Green Day – just that the problems are as significant nowadays as they were then. In fact, I think a bit more is overtly voiced in her contemporary songs.
Exploring or rather exposing the world of LGBTQIA+ and its toxic relationships, ‘Blue’ reads like a diary entry depicting Lili-Violet’s personal challenges in an intimate narrative. Lili-Violet explains:
“I felt so broken down after some of the relationships I had over the past few years. Some of the issues were my fault don’t get me wrong, but I also found a pattern in the people I was dating, and I was tired of letting people hurt me and impact my self-worth.”
The final single from her upcoming debut EP Dear Lilith, co-written and produced by Jarred Young, ‘Blue’ is a swarthy mix of raw lyricism and pop-punk. Crashing guitars twirl about as dynamic guitars whirl about you with a heady blast of rage. Interestingly, the instrumentation grabs your soul with breathtaking chaos, however, the Avril Lavigne vocals simultaneously push the insanity while cradling you in a warm embrace of understanding, acceptance and “don’t worry you’re not alone in this”.
In addition to the single, Lili-Violet released an official music video for ‘Blue’. You can view the video below or on her YouTube channel. Please note that this video uses lighting effects that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.”
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Find out more about Lili-Violet on her Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
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