Delilah Isabella has released “Musical Theatre Tears”, a new indie pop single built around a difficult time in her life. It looks back at losing close friendships and having to leave a place that once meant a lot to her. There is a honest story behind it, but the song never turns into a long explanation or tries too hard. Instead, the theatre references in the lyrics give us small pieces of what happened, while leaving room to take it in ourselves.
The first thing that caught our attention was Delilah’s voice. It has a catchy and charming tone that is easy to return to, and it sits so well with the soft melodies. The writing is honest, with lines that carry sadness without making the whole track heavy. There is a lovely balance here. The subject is personal, but the music still has a gentle pull that makes you want to listen again.
The production deserves a mention as well. It gives the song an atmospheric sound without taking attention away from the words or the vocal. Each part has its place, and the melody stays with you after the track ends. We have really enjoyed spending time with this release, and that is not something we can say about every new single that lands in our inbox.
The song also opens a new chapter for Delilah, as the first release from her upcoming Return to Restless Dreamland Collection. There is more to come from this project, and we’re interested to hear more from her. Delilah is a talented songwriter and the care behind this track comes through. I really loved her voice, melodies and solid production. Enjoy!
