Time to pump up some indie/neo-soul with Melbourne artist Hannah Wilson's latest single, 'Shame'
Propelled by a fierce devotion to create vibrant sonic experiences that reflect a special appreciation for UK-influenced indie/ pop/ RnB and neo-soul, Melbourne singer-songwriter Hannah Wilson has released her electrifying new single ‘Shame’ .
‘Shame’ employs classic early 2000’s UK RnB beats, mixing in soft synths and muted guitars that just bubble under the surface, letting Hannah’s almost-breathy vocal delivery stand out. Just after the half-way mark introduces guest UK rapper, Tee Peters, who injects a little extra energy into this track. It’s interesting, as Tee serves as a segue to the last section of the track, which doubles down and moves in to more of a soft house sound.
The collaboration works, drawing in different influences to make for an intoxicating balance between pulsing grime intensity, and eloquent neo-soul flavours.
Brought to life through clean, clever production, instrumental layers transform home speakers into live musicians, delivering a raw edge to hip-hop inflected production, reminiscent of UK artist Cleo Sol.
Drawing her lyrical inspirations from personal experiences, Hannah Wilson wrote ‘Shame’ about being able to let go of disappointment when things don’t go to plan, as she explains:
“When things don’t necessarily turn out the way you want them to, it can be such a shame. Whether it’s relationships, friendships or life situations, I always try not to attach myself too strongly to desired outcomes, and just go with what comes. I have learned that the art of detachment can be a very powerful skill to have.”
Hannah Wilson’s previous releases have seen support from NME, Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, Purple Sneakers, GC Live, The Local Frequency, Milky Mag and more, with the artist selected as a participant in the Nando's Music Exchange in 2019, where she worked closely with Kwame as well as various artists from around the world.
It’s a smooth, fun track from Hannah Wilson, that you can pour in to your earholes right now, with ‘Shame’ now out on all streaming platforms.