Stirring, moving, and cinematic, Cry Love is the latest single by LA-based Arya Rao and here’s why it’s deserving of your undivided attention. It begins with lonesome piano plods and haunting choral vocals, an atmospheric, sultry intro that captivates from the start. Even before the lead vocals, Cry Love oozes a Lana Del Rey-style drama that’s impossible to resist.
Rao’s vocal performance more than delivers on the promise of the intro. Theatrical yet vulnerable, her voice evokes the spirit of an illicit 1920s prohibition-era jazz club. Preceded by a rising, choir-like harmony, the chorus arrives with Rao effortlessly showcasing vocal talent comparable to jazz greats. Piercing with raw emotion, Cry Love reaches the gut-wrenching beauty reminiscent of London Grammar.
With killer vocals, jazzy piano, and soaring orchestration, Cry Love feels worthy of being a Bond theme. Yet, with twinkles of genres like ambient, classical, indie, alternative pop—Arya Rao has carved out her own niche, with the airy, exposed Cry Love leading the charge. Best of all, with the Cry Love EP dropping on December 14th, 2024, you won’t have to wait long for your next fix.
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