Shaela Miller’s latest single, “After the Masquerade”, is a captivating blend of dream pop, Alt-Country, and neowave that introduces a fresh and unique sound. Miller, a talented Canadian musician and composer, skillfully weaves together a sexy, moody, and dark atmosphere that resonates throughout the track. Keep reading for my thoughts!
The song’s brilliance lies in its seamless fusion of country and synthesizer elements, creating a perfect hook that complements Miller’s firm and bright vocals– from the first chord to the last, it’s clear what the focus of the song is, as the lyrics delve into a poignant and seldom-discussed topic, exploring the nuances of misinterpreted consent that lead to feelings of shame and helplessness. Miller’s storytelling is profound, and her emotive delivery adds depth to the narrative rather well, if I may say.
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The interplay between these genres serves as the backbone of the song’s personality. The dreamy pop elements contribute to the track’s atmospheric and moody vibe, and the retro synths in the background only serve to cement the finesse in the production of this track further, as I found myself in growing admiration of this uncanny– banger still, I will note– fusion of genres. The video, too, blends elements rather nicely, while propelling the already-powerful message in this song even further ahead.
The video is filled to the brim with symbolic elements that stay with you even as you blink away from the screen, and serve as the perfect visual manifestation of the themes that Miller talks about in “the song”After The Masquerade”; all while giving it a sheen and polish that left me quite in awe of the video production as well as the framing and the messaging behind the shots.
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In her own words, Miller expresses the hope that the song encourages reflection and helps listeners feel less alone. The track’s cool, dark, and solid nature aligns with its theme, creating a powerful musical experience that deserves multiple listens, and I can say this much– the unique sound of this song, is, what I can say, many artists aspire to; and Miller achieves it beautifully here.
To wrap it up: marked by achievements like a first-place finish on Project WILD and notable television placements, Miller takes a bold turn with “After the Masquerade.” Produced by Graham Lessard, the single’s modern take on synth-driven new wave adds a fresh perspective to Miller’s country-tinged songwriting, and the end result comes out shining rather bright. Check out the song here!
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