“Broken promises” is a riveting new track from Ukrainian artist ENAVE, the project of singer-songwriter Mariia Shyshak. Written in February 2022, during the commencement of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the song channels the sudden clarity and emotional upheaval that comes when trust is shattered. Blending alternative rock with cinematic, classical-infused vocals and an industrial atmospheric tint, the release explores betrayal, disillusionment, and the liberation that follows recognizing falsehoods.
Eerie piano and rumbling distortion intertwine with a ghostly, atmospheric pull — kicking off the track with delectably nocturnal vibes. “So sad when you stop trust people,” the vocals open with chilling immersion, introspective yet also pushing forth with ardent emotion in the “no, no promises” bridge — exuding an artful momentum in the added guitar twanging and ascending vocal enthusiasm. “You liar,” they continue into a gorgeous string-laden accompaniment. “I can’t believe my ears.”
The two-minute turn then shifts back into the more subdued, piano-set elegance — bolstered further by a wordless, spine-tingling vocal lead-in. Reprising perspectives on trust and self-perception continue in the finale, dazzling in both distortion-laden moments of fervency and the wintry piano-laden serenity that closes it out. “Broken promises” is a powerful showing from ENAVE, playing as a striking depiction of self-assertion and renewal following ample tumult.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup.
