Megan Wheeler – Now That I’m Gone (2025)
Embracing her love for music at a young age, Megan Wheeler began her musical journey by learning piano at age 5. A few years later- well, several years later- she released her first single at age 16. At such a young age, one would expect naivety in songwriting and composition, but Wheeler turned her nose up and stood tall as one of the best up-and-coming teen sensations. At age 20, after time at Belmont University, the US-based Wheeler explores diverse songwriting directions, breathes a growing independence, and builds a strong sense of identity. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘Now That I’m Gone’.
The first track since her 2020 debut single ‘Replaced’, Megan Wheeler re-emerges with a strong pop song. A leaning toward Taylor Swift is evident with the banging pop tone; however, a diverging sense of electropop exists with pulsating beats adding an almost heartbeat effect in the smooth, synth-driven melody.
For me, Wheeler’s vocals retain the commercial pop appeal so clear with Swift and Ed Sheeran, yet there is a pop-rock attitude alluding to Avril Lavigne’s cheekiness. I am by no means saying Wheeler is a copy of these artists, it’s just a bit of clarification for a musician who might expand with more eclectic future tunes.
Melodically, ‘Now That I’m Gone’ is pure, passionate, fun-filled pop – an evolution from the emotional ballad, ‘Replaced’. Interestingly, as much as the song is a whirl of grins and laughter, there is a deeper message to be found in the lyricism. Wheeler explains:
“The message of this song is about knowing your worth and knowing when to walk away, not settling for less, which is something I’ve struggled with and think a lot of people can relate to.”
In addition to the single, Megan Wheeler released a music video for ‘Now That I’m Gone’. You can view the video below or on her YouTube channel.
Find out more about Megan Wheeler on her official website, Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.
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