Stirring piano and emotive vocals carry throughout the powerful new single “In A Vacuum,” a standout from Jenny Räisänen. The Finnish singer/songwriter — based now in Limerick, Ireland — explores themes of isolation within the track, with artful precision. “No one can hear me, I am sound-proofed. I am shouting,” the vulnerable vocals let out amidst prancing piano, firmly capturing a sense of trapped isolation and starving for connection. Her enthralling vocal work is also accompanied by guitar and programmed drums from Juhani Konttinen.
Melancholic and reflective, with a hint of dystopic intrigue in the visions of people passing by without a care, “In A Vacuum” is a showcase in atmosphere and palpable emotion. The release has us firmly anticipating Räisänen’s upcoming album, from which “In A Vacuum” is the fourth single. “In A Vacuum” is a resonating display in songwriting and piano-driven atmospherics.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Folk. Stream the playlist below:
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
