This song is a reminder that magic and mystery still exist in the world, all we need to do is go out and look for it. This ethos led Florida-based singer-songwriter Jesabel to the bewitching forests of Sintra, Portugal as the setting for her newest single ‘Woman in the Woods’, in which she embodies symbols of the divine feminine and woodland spirituality. It’s was we’d call a soft anthem, one that steers away from stereotypical pop motifs and instead opts for those more elusive and spell-binding textures. With production from multi-platinum winning producer Zack Burke, ‘Woman in the Woods’ is wrapped in an ancient atmosphere while drifting between folk and dream-pop.

Jesabel’s songwriting summons up a Circe-like figure, one who can heal and destroy depending on her will, and here this concept is a reminder of how we can all tear away the facade to reveal the truth beneath. The grounded serenity of this artist’s voice is reminiscent of the shifting patterns of the wind, the humble presence of the earth and the comforting aura of a green woodland. The accompanying visuals further emphasise this deep connection with nature as Jesabel seamlessly blends into those natural surroundings. While ‘Woman in the Woods’ is undeniably a reclamation of one’s own intuition, yet it’s not forced, instead it’s a gentle reminder to prioritise authenticity first and foremost.

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