“Talk to me at night, alright, imagine I’m on your shoulder, we could die tonight, so hold me tight…”, sings Janeuary as she opens Undress My Heart, accompanied by an emotive piano performance. The opus expands into a cohesive and immersive alternative pop–soft rock hybrid, as Janeuary delivers her soul and evocative vocal range with poetic prowess.

There is no doubt that the song holds a cinematic allure, and would be perfect for a TV show like Euphoria on HBO, or the final moments of an episode of Nine Perfect Strangers. We deeply connect with Janeuary‘s soulful vibes and her raw authenticity. Her 90s vocal fry and ethereal falsetto showcase the diversity in timbre that the rising star has to offer.

There is also a trip-hop vibe that comes to life with the track, and we could imagine that fans of early Zero 7 and Sia would be able to connect with what Janeuary is delivering. In essence, Undress My Heart is about emotional intimacy.

The song explores the rare moment when two people stop performing, hiding or trying to impress each other and instead reveal who they really are. Janeuary describes it as a kind of late-night honesty, tapping into notions of a relationship where one person’s attention matters more than anyone else’s.

The Ukrainian artist tells us that the central idea is that of exposing your feelings, fears and vulnerabilities, which is much harder than “undressing” physically, and that real closeness comes from being fully seen and accepted.

We learn that the song was written and performed by Janeuary, and instead of using dense production, Janeuary deliberately leaves space in the stripped-back arrangement so the emotions and lyrics can carry the song.

Before this release, Janeuary had already issued multiple albums, EPs, and singles, and performed with a full orchestra at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine. Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Undress My Heart to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Janeuary, including I Don’t Wanna Wake Up, and Sing My Songs.

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Establishing the mood with keys akin to celestial hand pans, Janeuary opens Back Where I Belong with a high spiritual quotient and emotional nuance. The intro leads us to a highly anticipated ethereal, atmospheric vocal with intentional and conscious prose. Needless to say, we are in awe.

A stunning viola arrangement guides us further, creating a cohesive and sublime tapestry of sound that has us captivated and feeling at one with the composer, and the universe. Speaking on the creative process of Back Where I Belong, Janeuary confesses, “I felt that something more was coming than just a new composition. I immediately felt its power as it approached. And when I wrote, at five in the morning, looking at the dawn, I realized that there was no turning back. I wrote something eternal.”

We love the self-realized confidence that the alternative singer/composer from Ukraine exudes – and we appreciate her divine flow and philosophical message. Janeuary creates music that resonates deeply with her listeners, as each note is a heartfelt expression from her soul.

Her previous release, Awakening, achieved success in Europe and the USA, with features in countless magazines, as well as positive reviews from various international blogs. Back Where I Belong reflects a blend of sadness, maturity, wisdom, and humility, showcasing her growth as an artist.

We learn that the song was brought to life with the help of collaborators violist Maxim Oshchepkov and sound engineer Volodymyr Grigorovitch. The music video for the song is a cinematic feat, showcasing the star engaging with light energy and bringing to life the core essence of the opus.

We have added Back Where I Belong to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our TRIPPY and TIMELESS playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Janeuary, including Bam Bam Bam, and Awakening.

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