Eliyanah‘s new single “Another Regret” pairs crisp rhythm and stirring guitar textures with an intimate vocal delivery. Crafting a stellar momentum from subdued verses into an expansive climax, the South West London-recorded track navigates the fragile boundary between intense early romantic devotion and the anxiety of overwhelming a new partner before love takes root.

A steady percussive pitter-patter drives into warming bass and Eliyanah’s dreamy lead tone, which serenely delivers “days go by, and I don’t wanna leave,” conveying a trance-like haze. Further depictions of “red sky views” establish a scene-setting allure, blending an evident romantic smittenness with raw vulnerability. “I don’t wanna be the one who comes on far too strong, that you leave too soon,” her delivery continues to push forward, culminating in an impactful chorus. Jangly guitars bolster the “dancing all night, in your arms” sense of adoration, set blissfully alongside the melodic, approachable pop/rock production.

The chorus’ ending punctuation that “I don’t wanna be just another regret” is heartrending, navigating palpable emotions of love and insecurity, where the speaker never doubts their capacity for affection, yet fears driving the other person away through over-infatuation. Exuding a lovely, airy singing style reminiscent of Tennis’ Alaina Moore, Eliyanah crafts a shimmering, from-the-heart success with “Another Regret.”

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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.

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