Lola Lusmer “Drowning”

“Drowning” comes from a dark time in Lola Lusmer’s life when the air was too thin. The debut single from the London-based artist is undoubtedly an intense, soul-wrenching track that hits hard on your heart and soul. “Drowning” is the type of song that leaves a mark when you listen to it.

Lusmer’s vocal is magnetic and charming. Her soulful delivery of some of the darkest lyricism strikes strength and power. “Drowning” reflects on toxic people who wouldn’t be there for you when you are most in need of their help, but hitting the rock bottom is also a wake-up call to make changes and care for yourself.

The track breathes in a powerful, intensified energy, echoed through a retro group singing. Radiating the wrenching strength that reaches out from the darkest of the darkest, the soft and beautiful piano speaks through the vibrant guitar soundscapes. Lusmer filled the song with enough warmth that reminds you of the everlasting sun.

“Drowning” is not a dark track. It’s in fact, quite the opposite. The booming bassline and twinkling bells are beaming brightly as the song reaches its climax. There’s so much to learn and absorb from “Drowning,” just like there is so much to learn from the darkest time.