When a chaotic romance brings a supernatural intensity, you don't want to admit you're leaving yourself open to heartbreak. Laila's new song "Casper" captures that sensibility-blinding excitement, detailing the fleeting and unreliable, but ever-so-delicious connection the speaker has discovered. The song begins with tellings of the late hour encounters, and of the way this person vanishes. In a display of vulnerability, the chorus amplifies the thrill of the connection and the hurt of him leaving, all tying back to the question "what is it you're after?" Using a ghost as a metaphor for an unstable relationship, this song is perfect for your sad girl Halloween pop playlists!
The song opens with Laila's high vocals that carry a fragile openness to the singing, building a more rounded sound at the end of the verse. The track really picks up with its percussion-heavy chorus and Laila's voice in a catchy pattern of a less breathy and more intentional tone. Electric guitar joins in with the melody of the lyrics. The last line of the chorus sounds like a message left on a voicemail, with a speaking tone that lets that direct message of continual interest stand out. Resonant sound that embraces the feeling of a conversation, accelerating from soft guitar into a high and emotive pop sound.
Laila is a multi-disciplinary Canadian artist with a classic pop style to her music. On top of talents as a singer and songwriter, Laila takes her talents onto the screen, having appeared in the finale of Netflix's show "Glamorous". Her debut EP "Heart Doesn't Work Like That" sparked national buzz, airing on CBC Radio. Laila has performed at popular Toronto venues like Rivoli, and she continues to work on her music with a new project to look out for in Spring! She collaborates with other artists like Michael Danforth Edwards on "Casper", and brings an exciting pop sound with her vocal style. Check out the links below to explore her music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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