Melding alt-folk and dream-pop mystique, “Rupture” is a compelling track from London-based artist Alex Cambridge. The single marks her first in seven years, following a battle with cancer that temporarily halted her career. “Rupture” marks a triumphant return, combining an emotively engaging production with thematic ruminations on perseverance, both in the context of one’s self and relationships with others. “Rupture” represents the first of four singles from Cambridge, preceding an EP in 2025.
“Rupture” captivates in its swell from quaint guitar trickling into a soulfully heartfelt immersion. “When the flame burns out, you belong to someone else,” the solemn vocals let out, capturing the flame-like unease of a relationship in tumult. References to borrowed time continue the sense of foreboding, as glistening acoustics build into a ghostly vocal backing. “If I listened to my mother, maybe we would have parted ways,” they continue with vulnerability, continuing to dazzle in the haunting backing vocal reflections alongside the steady acoustics and percussion. “Rupture” is a wholly affecting piece of resonating songwriting from Alex Cambridge.
Cambridge elaborates more on the track:
“Restarting my career with ‘Rupture’ was important, as it now reflects my journey over the past few years. Initially about unrequited feelings, this song has become my anthem for processing emotions tied to my career, cancer diagnosis, and betrayals. Although not explicitly mentioned, it allows me to ‘say my peace’ about each of these experiences. Self-producing and mixing it was so liberating, and I’m also very grateful for my amazing band, who played drums and bass and made the recording process feel safe and enjoyable.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
