Carla Aakre’s latest single 'through' feels like opening a hand-painted letter from a long-lost friend—a blend of nostalgia, intimacy, and hope. The Helsinki-based singer-songwriter once again wields her gift for storytelling, weaving subtle details of glances and gentle touches into a track that speaks to the soul. With its “luscious guitar melodies and soft percussion” (Scientists of Sound), the song is more than a melody; it’s a memory you didn’t know you had.
As part of her upcoming album, Things I Forgot to Tell You, 'through' previews Aakre’s ability to turn the every day into the extraordinary. Recorded in spaces brimming with personal history—her cosy Helsinki studio and a cherished family cottage—the track exudes warmth, carrying the charm of analogue recording and the meticulous care of an artist at home with her craft. Collaborator Roni Ylhäinen’s analogue expertise and sister Milla Käyhty’s lush string and horn arrangements bring a cinematic depth to an otherwise understated piece.
What sets Aakre apart in the indie folk-pop scene is her light touch with heavy emotions. With “layers of warming guitars and silky smooth, whispery, heartfelt vocals” (Backseat Mafia), her music feels effortless yet profound, like the kind of deep conversation that leaves you thoughtful long after it’s over. You can’t help but hear the life she’s lived, every note and lyric resonating with quiet truths and soft revelations.
In 'through', Aakre not only creates a song but a space—an inviting realm of warmth and reflection. The track holds your attention not through flash or force but by whispering truths about love, time, and connection. If the rest of the album is anything like this, we’re in for a wondrous journey.
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