Establishing the mood with an immersive synthscape, Reckless opens Sad Girls Rock with intricate high hats, a dimensional bass-line and the vulnerable lyrics, “I do not cry so they wouldn’t think that some days I just stare at the clock thinking, I wanna die I don’t wanna be here, this pain in my chest never stops…”

The opus expands into a genre expansive energy with a meaningful message, as Reckless delivers “an anthem for all of those who have ever felt isolated” and those who “had to suffer in silence with their pain.”

Sad Girls Rock touches up on themes of the human condition, and Reckless‘ experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts. The rising artist from London confesses, “The purpose of this song is to bring people together, allowing everyone to openly express their pain.”

We appreciate the tangible vulnerability and authenticity that Reckless shares with her artistry, message and intention. We learn that she uses the power of her lyricism to tell anecdotes, but also to challenge other people’s opinions and express her own.

Influenced by a variety of genres including hip hop, reggaeton, trap, pop, R&B, rock and alternative, there is no doubt that the self-produced artist is creating a universe of her own.

Her music encourages us to create our own reality and face our demons. Living her whole life feeling like she’s from a different world prompts many of her songs with each and every one being inspired by a life experience or vision. Lyrical highlights include the intimate, “I just need a listener, but after they listen they often just turn to a visitor…” and the profound “Draining my body from poison that’s inside my veins slowly killing me that I don’t speak of…”

We love the candid way that Reckless creates, and have added Sad Girls Rock to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we stream her wider discography including Enough and Five Foot Tall.

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