The tracks are from the artist’s thoughtful and rousing debut EP Wake Me Up When I’m Older.
With the release of her stunning debut EP Wake Me Up When I’m Older, Elizabeth Hume has the most concise and realised showcase of her immersive and thoughtful indie pop sound to date, with two of the tracks released with the EP doing a perfect job of showcasing this.
The third track on the EP is ‘August’, a typically thoughtful and intimate release that sees the artist embarking on a period of self-reflection and discovery, having gained her own trust back following a period of vulnerability and doubt. The artist’s poignant and candid sound lends itself to this narrative effortlessly, making for a really lush and memorable single that highlights the stripped-back power of her sound and songwriting in rousing fashion.
The track is followed by ‘Wanted to be’, a track that embodies more of a dream pop aesthetic with warm synths and an all-together more full feel to the artist’s sound, providing a contrast to the stark rawness of its predecessor. The track is about appreciating what you have, and lifting for now rather than chasing the next milestone or wishing for the future. There is a truly warm embrace from the sound and its nuanced charm, as well as the reassuring positivity of the lyrics and Elizabeth’s alluring vocals.
These two tracks do a stellar job of encapsulating Elizabeth’s appeal, with their similar but distinctive styles highlighting the cute nuances and little touches that make her work feel so immersive and fresh, while allowing her to showcase the depth and guile that keeps things feeling engaging and thought-provoking. The EP is packed full of tracks and moments like these, and is the perfect place to start with Elizabeth Hume and her thoughtful, laid-back brand of indie pop.
