Review: "More" - Kaia Müller
- Hanna Kowal
- Oct 31
- 2 min read
The intoxication of romantic craving, self-doubting internal pressure, and the conflicting ideas of gluttony and desire bleed through the lyrics of "More" by Kaia Müller. This immersive track uses fire and smoke as an image for power, suffocation, and complete emersion from mentions of breath and fire, to the "rolled up jay" seducing listeners with the desire to lean into floaty bliss. Almost afraid to give into connection, the speaker expresses some apprehension to the idea of "more". This fades into all-consuming imagery with tactile and tangible lyrics like "I gave you thunder, I gave you skin. A candle
in the mouth that melted right in."
The sound of this indie alternative track blends folk-like resonance in the delivery of the lyrics with pacing racing and slowing with the emotion of the words they carry. Happy guitar riffs layer with glowing electronic notes and soft percussion to open the tune, creating an overall blissful atmosphere that kisses the lines of the soft rock genre. High vocals move from airy to throaty in the verse, reflecting the emotional train of thought that cycles through its lyrics with their tone. Kaia's singing grows strong and bold, projecting through the chorus, almost like she is shouting out into the greater universe. This track has a swagger of its own, exploring simultaneous bliss and unrest with a range of expressive singing with overarching upbeat instrumentals. Frantic and full-hearted, "More" is a passionate journey of metaphysical thinking, identity, and connecting that embodies the human mind in its lyrics and sound.
Kaia Müller is a musician from Oregon with a half-American and half-Dutch-Indonesian heritage. Her upbringing in a rainy forest setting cast an evocative grunge shadow over her raw and intimate musical style. With expressive and emotional vocal talents and skills on the guitar, her indie pop rock sound is infused with folky storytelling and a soulful type of swagger that is uniquely her own. She released her debut single "Like a Dog" in 2024, and has collaborated with other artists like YTC on the song "Gracious". Check out the links below to keep up to date with her music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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