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After a two-year break to hone her craft, 19-year-old singer-songwriter Elke Schon makes a powerful return with her new single, ‘Pages You’ll Never Read’ showcasing a distinct sound from her debut single, ‘Talk To Me’. Based in Brisbane, Elke draws inspiration from artists like Billie Eilish, beabadoobee, and Gracie Abrams. Since graduating from Music Industry College in 2022, the rising indie pop artist was part of the Vermillion High Showcase Compilation Album, and she is now establishing her artistry in the local music scene.
Reflecting on her journey, Elke shares, “I wanted to figure out exactly how I wanted my music to sound. ‘Talk To Me’ came out when I was younger, and there was still so much I had to figure out. So, I took a step back to really hone in and solidify my sound. I started writing this song in late 2023, and by then I knew I wanted to shift the sound of my music to something more in line with pop folk since I had been listening to a lot of George Harrison and The Sundays, I took a lot of inspiration from them and realised that was the direction I wanted to take my music in.” With her skills refined, she is ready to make her mark on the music industry.
‘Pages You’ll Never Read’ produced by Tom Megalos (ZZADE, Happy Valley) is a dreamy, lustful song complemented by raw, emotive vocals and a hazy electric guitar melody. The song delves into the complexities of a toxic situationship and the feelings of being led on.
“I wrote this song about yearning for someone you care about while struggling with unreciprocated feelings. It emphasises the idea that life is meaningless without this person. The song also reflects on the experience of journaling about this person, fully aware that they’ll never read it, and the frustration of feeling like you’ve wasted your time and emotions on them.” says Schon.
‘Pages You’ll Never Read’ out November 15th, is the perfect indie-pop ballad for your daily mix. With poignant lyrics and an engaging melody, the track engages listeners to reflect on their own emotions.
‘Pages You’ll Never Read’ is out Now!
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