Drawing us in with an intimate guitar soundscape and atmospheric vocals, Athena Aperta opens Facing the Sun with self-realized prose as she sings, “So long, negative thoughts in my mind, I say farewell to all the times I allowed you to run my life…”
The opus expands with an assertive nature and a poignant performance from the rising artist as she shares her soul and her empowering energy with us. Needless to say, we are in awe. We appreciate the raw and authentic frequency that Athena Aperta transmutes.
Facing the Sun is an upbeat, feel-good, summery song with a mix of bossa nova-inspired bass, indie guitar, and stunning jazz saxophone. Ethereal harmonies envelope us as Athena taps into a mantra-esque delivery of her message, inviting us to feel at one with the universe, ourselves, and our inner child.
We learn from the talented creator that the lyrics address living with anxiety and recovering from being a people-pleaser. Drawing from Aperta’s personal experiences with mental health disorders and addiction, now over two years sober, the song celebrates her mental stability and growth.
Facing the Sun emphasizes that life isn’t just about struggle and highlights the importance of love and community. The song is a most certainly a tribute to resilience and hard work, dedicated to anyone overcoming personal challenges.
We love the message that Athena Aperta is sharing, and it is no surprise that the star has already seen success with her conscious artistry with performances at Boomtown Festival, London Pride, Readipop Festival, whilst recording at Abbey Road Studios, and securing interviews with Fred Perry!
We have added Facing the Sun to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Athena Aperta‘s wider discography, including on the floor, and Drowning, and anticipate future releases from the visionary artist.