“Losing
Me” by Llauria
Let’s
be perfectly clear, “Losing Me” from Canadian newcomer, Lauria, is not New Age
music. It’s not meditation music. Nor is the song the next big EDM track ready
to pounce the dance floor and invade your ears. The song is relaxing, yes.
“Losing Me” is reflective and contemplative, yes. Is it ready to invade your
ears? Definitely. Yes.
Combining
quick but sharp lyrics and a soulful voice, Lauria’s debut song is refreshingly
honest. While other singers/songwriters pander to a specific formula or stamp
of approval, Lauria’s cool factor and fearless artistry comes across seamlessly
in the three-and-a-half-minute tune. As a listener I at first felt like the
music bed sounded familiar or even a bit generic. The more I listened to
“Losing Me” the more I felt enveloped and surrounded by the overall vibe and
calming presence. Lauria has this underlying confidence that put me at ease. The
music warmed up to me and I like its little nuances.
Born
Florie-Laure “Lauria” Zadigue Dubé, her emergence to the music scene is surprising since
she’s currently a student at Montreal’s Concordia University. Maybe that’s why
she’s only released a single and not a full-length or EP. Here’s to hoping she
can slam out some more songs and works between classes. Her youth and
inexperience, like New Zealand’s Lorde, doesn’t deter your listening
experience. In fact, this makes her all the more interesting.
I
sensed a hint of a French accent, but just a faint whisper. I think Lauria
comes across very confident for someone her age (presumably) and worldly. With
lyrics like “I deserve better than this” and “at the end of the day you’re the
one losing me,” I felt very connected to her voice and her overall
surroundings. “Losing Me” creatively intertwines a hum-along chorus with a
stirring music bed. This song stirs the soul and the mind. Your hips might move
a little, but it’s your mind that travels across the tonal waves. Lauria’s voice
is never over-the-top and certainly not overproduced. She’s downright
relatable.
In
some ways, I’d like to think this song is a female empowerment ballad. She’s
giving the finger to her former lover and basically saying, it’s your loss, not
mine. Lauria goes as far to sing, “this shit is crazy.” I loved that she went
there with her phrasing. Or maybe she’s singing about losing her own identity
in the relationship? The other person doesn’t get to know the real her and it’s
their loss. It’s hard to say, and perhaps at different times and different days
the outcome is different. There in lies the beauty of this song – it takes you
to different spaces both in your head and in your heart.
I
highly recommend Lauria’s “Losing Me” for your summer playlist. Sit back and
relax, enjoy the sunshine rays, and one of Canada’s newest and brightest
artist. This song is a great addition to your Spotify selections. I’m feeling
it, and I’m betting “Losing Me” is on track to become a head turner and soul
keeper.
CONCERT
MONKEY: http://www.concertmonkey.be/news/lauria-hey-guys-check-out-my-first-single-losing-me
Christopher
Eaton
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