MOTHICA is an absolute force to be reckoned with. With each new release, she always outdoes herself. Every single project is an unforgettable masterpiece and is destined to land on the charts. With the release of her flawless third album, Kissing Death, comes the highly infectious focus single, “Another High.” The song explores the singer’s struggle with addiction. She admits that the drugs and alcohol are her way to self-medicate. To cope with her depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, she turns to these vices as a way to forget. It is a vicious cycle, something she has fought for years. The lyrics are reminiscent of the singer’s 2020 single, “Vices.” She recognizes that these habits are unhealthy, but when she stops, she just finds another one to indulge in – as long as she no longer feels the pain. Her transparency about her struggle with addiction allows those who relate to feel less alone in their battle. Furthermore, the song hints at the singer’s recovery from not only addiction but also depression and suicidal ideation. “Another High” shares a lyric with the album’s second track, “Exit Plan.” In both songs, she asks: “How do you live when you don’t want to die anymore?” This is a key theme throughout Kissing Death and what inspired the album. She has seen growth in herself as well as healing from her suicidal ideation, allowing her to embrace life. While healing is not linear, and relapses and regressions will happen, MOTHICA is ready to take the next step in her journey. “Another High” is a cathartic release for the singer, expressing her exhaustion from being stuck in this endless battle. Meanwhile, it serves as a reminder that addiction is not what defines you, and you can make it out alive.
“Another High” contains MOTHICA’s classic dark-pop soundscape while upholding her new style. The song begins with a riff on the bass and light synth in the background, giving a taste of what is yet to come. The bass leads the song with bass percussion that complements each other. The pre-chorus introduces additional synth that transitions perfectly into the chorus with a strong burst before leveling out. While the phrases “heavily distorted electric guitars” and “subtle” do not often go together, MOTHICA has found a way to make the two sound like kindred spirits. She adds them to the layers of sound, producing her unique and individualistic soundscape. The second verse contains similar instrumentation as the first but with added vocals and synth that enhance the complexity of the song. The second pre-chorus utilizes synth bass to bring the production even deeper before exploding back into the chorus. The guitar continues in the background, adding to the complex layers of the production. In the post-chorus, the sound transitions to muted drums and percussion while putting more focus on the electric guitar. This then turns into impressive licks on the guitar as the vocals continue, showcasing MOTHICA’s immense passion and range. In the outro, the guitar mellows out abruptly and switches to an acoustic guitar. MOTHICA’s stunning voice closes out the track with the hook repeating: “I’m just looking for another high.” This emulates the feeling of exhaustion from fighting her addiction. She is tired of the intensity and just wants to rest. “Another High” is another excellent example of MOTHICA’s outstanding talent and range. She captivates audiences with her incredible soundscapes, making them fall in love with her all over again after every new release.
MOTHICA is an alt-pop singer-songwriter from Oklahoma, now based in Los Angeles. The stage name “MOTHICA” is born from the artist’s fascination with moths and their attraction to the light, symbolizing her journey through the dark to get to the brighter side. It also represents her own self-destructive habits, like a moth flying into a flame. She began releasing music independently in 2015 making her debut with her EP, Mythic. Since then, she has released three LPs (Blue Hour, Nocturnal, Kissing Death) and four EPs (Mythic, Heavy Heart, Ashes, Forever Fifteen). MOTHICA is a self-made musician, releasing music through her own imprint, Heavy Heart Records, in partnership with Rise Records/BMG. Her style blends into other genres, from rock, dark pop, synthwave, goth, and electronica to create her individualistic sound. The artist writes songs that share relatable stories of mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, addiction, and other subjects that are often taboo. MOTHICA embraces these experiences in a way that is both cathartic for herself and comforting for listeners who relate. The singer has had several career highlights, including her single “VICES” hitting #2 on the Pop iTunes chart, her phenomenal track about sexual assault, “Buzzkill,” garnering over 51 million streams on Spotify, and her rendition of Bring Me The Horizon’s “Can You Feel My Heart” earning over 25 million streams. MOTHICA has been on the road consistently for the past two years, touring North America and Europe with Coheed & Cambria and Halestorm, as well as performing at several festivals. This fall, she will be embarking on her headline tour in the US and the UK/EU, where multiple shows have already sold out or have been upgraded to larger venues. She will also perform at the Mayhem Festival in San Bernadino, CA in October! Check out her tour website for more information on dates and tickets, and follow her on all social media for any new announcements!
Written By Karlee Skipper
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