Review: "HEARTBREAK GETAWAY" - Sara King

Sara King's "HEARTBREAK GETAWAY" is a journey with dazzling moments of self-discovery after a shattered romance. The best way to numb the pain, it seems, is to run from it. King sets a scene reminiscent of a New York City night, full of movement, mystery, and the promise of excitement. Each shining light, smoke break, dark street, and passing stranger distracts King from the lingering heartache. But the unfamiliarity of the big city is a reminder of why we're here—heartbreak. "No matter how far I go, I can't escape," King sings. It's a beautiful push and pull between the past that haunts us and the love that awaits on the other side of leaving the comfort zone.

"HEARTBREAK GETAWAY" blends heartache, exploration, and glamor with the power of sound. Her lyrics strike a balance between catchy and poetic. King's warm voice adds a soft, ethereal essence to each word. The second verse moves like a movie montage. Adrenaline rises as the beat propels the thrilling narrative, like you're running by King's side through the experience. Echoes of nostalgia and elements of the '80s beam in the synthesizers. The shimmering arpeggio sprinkles sweetness over the bitter reason why King needs a ticket to get away.

Sara King's music style revolves around a modern retro sound. She reveals that she has a range of contemporary and older influences, such as Lana Del Rey, The Marías, Patsy Cline, and Billie Holiday. In 2013, she started uploading covers to YouTube. Since then, she has built a large audience. In 2018, she released her debut album, HEAT, a romantic medley of indie pop she created with producer Luke Jr.. Her latest EP, Orchid, released in 2023, shows how she has continued to develop a soft, dreamy atmosphere mixed with retro elements. In addition to music, Sara King is a creative director for her clothing brand, Little Cowboy. Her range of creativity is evidence of her knowledge and expression of the vintage world.

Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke

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