Review: "Blush" - Ha Vay
- Hanna Hathaway
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
Ha Vay’s “Blush” is an interaction between reciprocation and infatuation that flutters with admiration. She sings “come closer to me (rush, rush)” which conveys the exhilaration of love and romance through flushed cheeks. “Blush” is about falling for someone secretly, intensely, and inconveniently. Ha Vay uses this thrill to physically connect with her lover “before they see the way that we breathe”, which is incredibly intimate. She caresses the soundscape with a floating voice that is light enough to tread on the subject of situationships and infatuation. She sings “you are so obsessed with love/ and I’m stubborn with my freedom,” translating into the unavailability of Ha Vay in a real relationship. This is influenced by a sensual chorus that entrances both members with physicality and excitement. “Blush” is a visceral reaction to chemical, human connection.
The track begins with delicate self-talk that is indiscernible but effective in setting an enchanting tone. This directs the soundscape through celestial coos accompanied by precisely placed sound effects that make all the difference. Hushed sensory bliss paired with existential thundering sounds celebrate an exclamatory chorus with repetitive sound patterns for a satisfying listen. The tenacity of the backup vocals ring through the careful track, adding to the collective harmony of the piece. The entire track facilitates respiration through enthralling tension in the lungs of both the vocalist and the listener. Most say you can’t describe how love or infatuation feels, but this song works to accomplish just that.
Ha Vay’s sound is alluring with lyrics that communicate the height of emotion. She just announced her July performance schedule, “The Spellbound Tour”, with a place at San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival. This will be her first North American tour. Her first EP release was in 2023 with “Avalanches and Unfamiliar Ways to Die”. Her most popular release of Spotify is “Moon Girl”, with over 5 million streams. She has more than 280K monthly listeners on Spotify, and her 2024 album “Baby I’m the Wolf” gained her astronomical recognition. Her magical sound is incomparable, and I can’t wait to see what she does next! Take a look at her socials linked below for more information.
Written By Hanna Hathaway
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