Let's hear it for Amelia Rose's 'inner monologue'

Amelia Rose has struck gold with her succinct and expressive body of work, aptly titled, 'inner monologue'. She provides the listener with a cross-genre experience that feels emotionally varied yet remains consistent in achieving a full, expansive sound. It feels challenging and engaging sonically, but maintains an effortless feel, creating the perfect backdrop for a long drive at night.

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Cover art for 'inner monologue'

'worth the stress'

This track provides an immersive feel from the offset and is an intriguing start to the EP. We are immediately introduced to the dreamy intertwining of Amelia's vocals and the track's mellow rhythm, with her angelic harmonies transporting us into the ethereal atmosphere she has created. worth the stress provides an instrumental outro that feels so vibrant and immersive.

The track strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and invigoration, being infused with an energetic pulse to bring it even further to life.

'ride home'

'ride home' is one of those tracks that are immediately added to your favourites before finishing the first listen. There is such a comfort in its simplicity, with a delicate tone to her voice and understated yet impactful lyricism. It feels laid back, with lo-fi elements, which becomes so effortlessly captivating for the listener. Her silky voice truly takes center stage with this one and has become a track that could be played on repeat for hours on end, without its charm diminishing one bit.

'unknown'

This feels like a comparably tender moment within the EP, with the beginning of the track featuring acoustic elements before returning to the beat-driven stylings making up the majority of the body of work. You can feel the journey in the listening experience.

As 'unknown' develops, R&B-influenced elements are seamlessly introduced to the mix, creating an even more intricate sonic backdrop for her lyrics.

This is a track where you can feel all of the genres that make up her unique sound being pulled in, it is sonic experimentation with a stunning payoff.

'i don't deserve it'

A song with a true feeling of intimacy and relatability will always be timeless. Taking to her Instagram, Amelia Rose shared with fans that she made '90% of the project' in her bedroom, adding that 'producing and recording has helped me develop of sound that feels right'. With this approach, she provides the gift of allowing you as the listener to feel present in the moment and align with the emotions infused so gracefully into the tracks. Songs like 'i don't deserve it' feel raw, and connect with you in an organic way, making you feel that Rose is performing solely and directly to you. It allows for moments that you can resonate with, yet you are also the companion on her journey. Both a mutual understanding and sense of relief is felt and achieved through the EP.

It is rare to discover an artist that, just by hearing a few tracks, urges you to rewind and digest their whole discography. It feels like Amelia Rose is doing something in her corner of the music sphere, creating art that is sonically unlike anyone else. Curated by a range of genres and influences, her sound feels welcoming and inviting, and the outcome is an entirely novel soundscape with a repeatable quality and easy-listening vibe without being tied to one sound. You can take what you need from each of the songs on this EP, which is the best kind of listening experience. This is somebody to hold onto and keep an eye out for future releases, as she is destined to break through into the mainstream scene.