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Viola Hutchinson – Lust at First Sight (2020)

For her single ‘Lust at First Sight’, Viola Hutchinson is drawing on two very different things for inspiration. The first is a boyfriend who dumped her and the second is her Christian university. Through the single, she sarcastically justifies being with her ex and the realisation that it was all lust at first sight and not love. This is countered by the urge to buck tradition and share that passion, desire and lust are not things to be looked down on.

With this debut single, Hutchinson throws you into her world with some thoughtful lyrics tinged with sass. This is added to jazzy tones and a diary entry style delivery that has you vibing to the music. The emotions and vibe of the single are also perfectly captured in the accompanying music video.



‘Lust at First Sight’ uses a dream-pop haziness to draw you into the track. The flows of the guitar and drums have a sultry jazzy edge with a splash of warmth. The melody makes you think of warm sun streaming into a room while a gentle breeze lightly filters through gauze curtains. You can so easily float along to the music as it forms a rich river of sound. The gentleness of the music complements Hutchinson’s soft vocals and gives you the best foundation to take in the lyrics.

While Hutchinson’s vocals are soft, there is an airy waver to them. It is like her voice is a light mist that rests just above your skin. She brings more of the dreamy vibes of the melody to your ears through her delivery while pulling you into the story of the lyrics. The lyrics have been written like a diary entry providing an intimate insight into the narrative only to catch you with the sing-along chorus.



The accompanying music video is packed with warm imagery that offers a summery vibe to the music. There is a tinge of nostalgia to the cinematography which highlights the story of the lyrics. It is a very easy video to watch that offers an almost home movie vibe. This style of video is perfect for the hazy and dreamy pop sounds of the single.

Viola Hutchinson sets the bar high with her debut single ‘Lust at First Sight’. With a dreamy melody and airy vocals, she captures you in a dream-pop soundscape full of her thoughts and emotions. The lyrical structure is easy to connect with while touching on topics that everyone can relate to.

Find out more about Viola Hutchinson on her Instagram and Spotify.