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LOLA AVIVA – “PAINT ME A PICTURE”

The London-based singer-songwriter unveils a soulful new summer track alongside accompanying visuals.

Inspired by a diverse blend of Motown, soulful indie, bluesy jazz, and vibrant pop, Lola Aviva’s unique sound is characterized by deeply emotive storytelling, powerful, resonant vocals, and irresistibly catchy hooks. Her captivating music has reverberated across the UK, earning her memorable performances at iconic venues like the Green Door, Dublin Castle, and a year-long residency at Soho’s prestigious venue, Spice of Life. Now, Aviva delights her fans with “Paint Me A Picture”. an enigmatic and enchanting addition to her already radiant discography.

With delicate, shimmering guitar strings and Lola’s expansive, dynamic vocal range, “Paint Me A Picture” is a beautiful, minimal track perfect for dreamy summer evenings. The song features a lush, intricately layered musical arrangement that allows Aviva’s personal, heartfelt narrative to shine. When the vibrant brass section enters, the piece transforms into a fantastic, infectious pop anthem. The track’s rich narrative and evocative vibe are perfectly captured in the accompanying visuals, which showcase a series of nostalgic, beautifully filtered imagery focused on Lola.

Speaking on “Paint Me A Picture”, its creative inspirations and the metaphor behind the track, Lola shares “I’ve always loved old songs like Lovin’ You by Minnie Ripperton, and the smooth light touch of Sade. I also love the work of 60s British painter Pauline Boty, she created a picture of a song by Kitty Kallen called ‘My Colouring Book’. The idea of pairing sound and vision has always appealed to me, that’s why I make my video clips and design my covers.

‘Paint Me a Picture’ is a metaphor for getting to know someone, with all the details, moods and hidden meanings that come with discovering someone’s personality. Just to complete the picture, I decided to paint a self-portrait for the cover art for this song.

People often ask me what genre of music is, as I do write in a variety of styles, I would describe it as True Tone, in that I don’t use auto-tune on my voice, and we arrange with my band featuring real instruments. I often think modern music sounds flat and compressed lacking dynamics and the warmth of a real room.”

Listen to the track…