Laura Elliott Shares New Single ‘Better Off Alone’
American indie-pop singer and songwriter has just shared her brand new single Better Off Alone, a lovely folk-tinged indie-pop song out now via AWAL.
I am loving her smooth, evocative vocals and how they instantly infuse the song with a vulnerable touch that I find quite captivating. Better Off Alone is a relatable heartbreak song about the reflective period following a breakup, and realising that it's healthier and better for you to be on your own and have that chapter in your life closed. This message is wrapped around a lovely blend of folk and indie-pop elements featuring intricate guitar riffs nicely intertwined with a steady beat, effortlessly creating an overall warm and intimate atmosphere. Check it out below!
Laura says on the track,
I wrote Better Off Alone after my first heartbreak coming out of high school. It was a way for me to process and put words to my feelings, which kickstarted my love for songwriting. It’s basically me reflecting on the end of the relationship and cutting contact with that person, navigating life without them and missing them but knowing that chapter is closed. I think it’s easy to remember the good memories and idealize a person, but you have to remind yourself of the reality of the situation and why it’s healthier for you to be on your own. This one is extremely special to me since it was the first time I discovered how much I love writing music, it was one of the first songs I wrote.