EP Review: "Lost On Venus" - Alicia Lov
- Kaitlyn Nicole
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
Spanish Canadian singer/songwriter Alicia Lov has released her highly anticipated debut EP, "Lost On Venus", which is a personal project about her life and how she got to where she is today.
TRACKLIST
On The Low
Drink It Up
Halo
Sad Club
Keep Me Coming
How Could I Not
La Luna
Alicia Lov is based in Alberta, Canada where she continues to break boundaries in the indie music scene, refusing to be tied down to one genre. Raised in a creatively encouraging environment with Spanish roots, Alicia infuses sounds inspired by her heritage into her style along with pop, RnB, hip-hop and alternative influences. She officially debuted as an artist in 2020 with her single "Criminal", but it was her 2024 single "HEADACHE" that really grabbed attention from listeners, gaining over 114k streams on Spotify alone. Alicia writes about her own personal life experiences, which portrays raw, vulnerable emotion and storytelling that more music needs today. Her debut EP, "Lost On Venus", dives even deeper into that writing style.
On The Low
The introduction track is "On The Low", a song that Alicia describes as an ode to her younger self where she sings both to her and about her. With a hauntingly soulful soundscape, this song is about not letting others take advantage of your power. You know what you've got inside of you is special, and sometimes it is best for people not to know your full potential - or else they will just want to use it for their own selfish reasons. "On The Low" has a slow-tempo but manages to keep itself energetic with the beat and production. The tone really keeps you on your toes, with the most gorgeous layers of vocals upon vocals and harmony arrangements.
Drink It Up
Next, we have "Drink It Up" which was the second single release in anticipation for the EP. This song is about having people in your life, whether it be friends or lovers, who are toxic and they are constantly letting you down; yet you still find yourself giving them more chances than they really deserve. It's an endless cycle of them taking advantage of your kindness and forgiveness, just for them to hurt you all over again. "Drink It Up" has a super catchy, danceable beat with a reggaeton type of rhythm and a whole verse in Spanish. Although the song makes you want to move, the production has more of a dark-pop tone, with Alicia singing with pain behind her voice.
Halo
Now onto the first single from the EP, "Halo" switches the mood to a more positive tone. With beautiful poetic lyrics and more Spanish verses, "Halo" is about that warm, peaceful, heavenly feeling you get when you fall in love and it's all exciting and new. The bass and beat give off a nostalgic RnB vibe while also mixing with modern glitch and synth production, creating a really stunning and unique soundscape. Perhaps one of my favorite elements is the classical Spanish guitar, adding to the romantic atmosphere. Alicia sings so softly, showing off her falsetto, emphasizing the delicacy of a love like this.
Sad Club
"Sad Club" is everything that people who struggle with mental illness are scared to say out loud, put into a song. Alicia Lov bravely opens up in this acoustic ballad, sharing extremely intimate and vulnerable things that not only she has felt - but many people have. It may be a hard topic to swallow, but it's something that needs to be heard; that way, everyone who has ever felt this way can know they're not alone. We can all be part of the "Sad Club" together. With only an acoustic guitar and a faint shaker, Alicia Lov intently focuses on vocals and lyrics in this song. There are some background vocals to add to the bluesy and jazz flare that the melody and progression have.
Keep Me Coming
"Keep Me Coming" is the third single for the EP, and it's what I'd like to describe as experimental ear candy. With a super groovy and prominent bass, this song has you wanting to dance right from the second it starts. "Keep Me Coming" is that moment in our lives when we reach our party girl era - which we all have at some point. We want to be reckless, have fun, and say yes to anything and everything regardless of the consequences. With electronic components within the production and unique instrumental elements like electric organ in the chorus, this song is unlike any other - and it is a whole bop and a half. Fair warning: it'll get stuck in your head!
How Could I Not
"How Could I Not" is a self-confidence hype song. It's okay to feel yourself and recognize the power that you hold. There's nothing wrong with loving yourself and seeing the hottie that you are! This song is energetic and heavy with alternative plus electronic pop elements, mainly focusing on bass, beat and synths to carry the groove. Alicia sings with layers of dissonant harmonies and vocal effects to add to the experimental, club-like nature.
La Luna
Last but not least, we have "La Luna", meaning "The Moon" in Spanish which if you didn't know, the moon is said to represent the divine feminine in spirituality. The song is about women empowerment, finding your own divine energy and having the confidence to step into it. With an afrobeat inspired rhythm, a hip-hop interlude and a chorus all dedicated to the Spanish language, this song sums up Alicia Lov's heart, inspiration and sound all in one full, shining, cinematic and emotional experience.
Listening to "Lost On Venus" by Alicia Lov, you would never know it's a debut body of work. It's so mature, intricate and sounds like it comes from a girl who knows exactly who she is and what she wants. The authenticity and uniqueness of her blended styles and sonic decisions capture you in a way that is so difficult to do nowadays in a world full of so many artists trying to do the same thing. It's hard not to become an instant fan when you hear her voice and her honest words. "Lost On Venus" is a project to be proud of; a skipless collection of songs that I will definitely be listening to over and over again. The best part is this is still only just the beginning to Alicia Lov, and if you want to keep up with what is still to come, make sure to follow her on her social pages below!
Written By Kaitlyn Nicole
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