Track of the Day: ESSIE – Limitless
Embodying the power of iconic female artists like Stevie Nicks, Patti Smith and Janis Joplin, singer-songwriter ESSIE pay tribute to the greats while creating her own inimitable rock style. Described by Couch Mag as “…a force to be reckoned with…”, the UK-based musician finds the balance between old-school rock ferocity and modern-day rock edginess. Just as Couch Mag is singing ESSIE’s praises, she is turning heads across the globe with additional features on Drunken Werewolf, Fireworks Magazine and various playlists. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘Limitless’.
Following her single ‘All of This’ in 2018, ‘Limitless’ is ESSIE’s bold return to the music scene. Filled with robust, full-bodied instrumentation, ESSIE’s dynamic guitar blends elegantly with pounding drums and slivers of synths throughout the melody. Yet, while the melody has a toe-tapping daring, it is the swirling guitar riffs bridging catchy choruses with verses that are completely intoxicating. Striking in her sensational rock attitude, ESSIE clearly makes her mark as an indie-rock artist in the 21st century.
As I said, while the melody is daring and can hold its own, it is the vocal execution and theme that touches my heart. With an obscure lilt to her voice, ESSIE has that uniqueness we hear in immediately recognisable singers like Alanis Morrissette, Amanda Palmer, and Taryn Manning. Moreover, the concept of ‘Limitless’ is as powerful and soul-soaring. In an intoxicating way, ESSIE sings about freedom and empowerment – to reach beyond our limits and be the best we can ever be.
“…this song is about exploration of identity. The crux of the lyric revolves around the idea of the limitless potential in all of us and that the key to unlocking that is love.” – ESSIE on ‘Limitless’
For more from ESSIE, check out her official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
