The track sees the duo go back to their folk-driven roots.
Iconic Vancouver duo Fionn (Brianne & Alanna Finn-Morris) have been on an incredible run of form as of late, releasing a slew of well-received releases that continue to see the sisters rising in reverence and acclaim, and showcasing that whether crafting thoughtful ballads or indie pop bangers, not many can hold a candle to their immersive and catchy sound.
Their latest single ‘Waves’ is one that holds a palpable sense of bittersweet sadness. It’s emotive soundscape is met with a thoughtful and often defeated narrative of feeling burned out and exasperated by the lockdowns of the COVID pandemic, and worrying about the lasting repercussions that it would have on their aspirations and dreams. The track does a really nice job of articulating some of the thoughts and feelings that many would have been having during this time, and evokes a weird sense of nostalgia for the way that life was at the time among the uncertainty and unprecedented weirdness. Fionn’s lush sound is what really allows this track to ascend to greatness though, and their innate sense of candid likability and charm melds effortlessly with the lush and homely feel of the instrumental, making for a track that feels as comforting as it does downbeat. An effective little reminder that we all go through the same hardships and struggles, and that in hindsight, we can look back on and think about how things did get better eventually.
On the latest single, Brianne shares: “I wrote ‘Waves’ at a time of my life when I had simply had enough. I was so sick of constant lockdowns and restrictions from the pandemic and really felt like I would never be able to reach my goals and dreams. 2020-2022 were two years of my life where I was experiencing levels of frustration, sadness, hopelessness, and fear that I had never felt before and had no idea how to deal with. The moment that really sent me over the edge was when I had an experience that made me feel like I was also never going to be able to get my romantic life in order. The night after, I sat down with my acoustic guitar and wrote ‘Waves’ until 5am. Now whenever I feel like nothing is going my way, I sing it to myself and genuinely feel better.”
