Emerging from Brighton’s music scene, aakira fae isn’t your average pop star. Dubbed a “literal singing fairy,” she weaves a spellbinding soundscape in her debut single ‘butterflies’ This ethereal blend of alt-pop and neo-soul is a dreamlike journey through the intoxicating haze of new love. From the opening notes, delicate guitar strings intertwine with aakira’s enchanting vocals, creating an instant sense of weightlessness. The track unfolds with a minimalist percussive touch, adding subtle depth without ever disrupting the song’s dreamy atmosphere. This is a song crafted to showcase an unmissable voice as it soars effortlessly.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Suki Waterhouse and Arlo Parks, aakira infuses ‘butterflies’ with a heartfelt lyricism that captures the transformative power of young love. The song itself is a metaphor, with butterflies symbolizing the growth and change that comes with falling for someone new. Her ability to craft captivating melodies and her otherworldly vocals leave a lasting impression. This is an artist to watch, and ‘butterflies’ is a debut that promises a future filled with enchanting soundscapes.

“butterflies is about that feeling you get when you’re falling for someone, that feeling like you can’t get enough of them, thinking of them makes you a bit feral, that daydreamy floating away feeling with the ‘ahhhh’ makes it feel playful and youthful, like falling in love for the first time… the butterfly represents transformation, growth, change, as does the word ‘akira’, meaning dawn and rebirth.”

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