Introducing Natalie Shay, a rising musician from London who is shaking up the indie scene. Recognised for her electrifying live performances and lively, infectious songs, this critically acclaimed artist is making a name for herself with her relatable lyrics and masterful storytelling that taps into sentiments of love and loss that all 20-somethings can relate to.
Artfully exploring the nuances of love and navigating the everyday experiences facing us in the 21st century, Shay’s music meticulously captures the human experience, delving into the pain of letting go and paving the way on your own. Steering clear of a traditional break-up narrative, her latest release, “The Edge,” explores something more – the lesser talked about ending of a friendship. Too often we’re quick to skip over the pain of platonic breakups but as Shay explains “the feelings are still very raw, I’m hoping to find closure in this.” Whether Shay’s found closure or not, “The Edge” has opened up a poignant part of growing up that’ll resonate with audiences of all ages.
Adding to Shay’s sublime storytelling, the B-side track “Everything’s Been Happening,” paints an emotive picture of the revelation of flaws in a relationship after its end and the euphoric relief that follows. Full of vulnerability and emotional transparency, Shay’s clear-cut vocals, ear-worm melodies and hard-hitting lyrics form the perfect storm for an alluring indie hit. Despite the sombre themes, “The Edge” is the kind of track that’ll have you up and dancing and sobbing happy tears on the dance floor, the bittersweet words perfectly offset by upbeat notes, making it the perfect track to lose yourself to lamenting. Striking a chord with audiences across the world, Shay’s music has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist in 12 countries, and more recently, the rising star has collaborated with EDM tracks with the likes of Grum and Kryder, accumulating over seven million streams to date. Hailed for her electrifying live performances, the indie sensation has sold out venues across London so we’d recommend getting on the bandwagon quick, as this rising talent’s star is only set to rise.
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