"Older Sister" by Lenn is a nostalgic song that will warm your heart with its childlike curiosity and craving of connection this heart-warming track follows a speaker who wonders what her life would have been like had she grown up with an older sister. The song takes you through fantastical scenes of what the relationship might have been like with mentions of school and lyrics like "we would dance in the hallway", touching listeners with that lovely physical manifestation of joy and connection. Seeking the wisdom and togetherness that only an older sibling can provide, this moving song is a thought-provoking exploration of family relationships.
This song feels like a fever dream and a fantasy, basking in the euphoria of what if's in its sound. Glowing piano with an electronic resonance open this ambient dark electropop track. Lenn's soulful and beautiful vocals move slowly through the verse, calmly moving the brushstrokes to the lyric's portrait of an imagined history. An expressive shift in the vocals comes through the pre-chorus with the singing climbing higher. Haunting, high layers of vocals pulse through the chorus with an emphasis on each syllable as the ambient electronic instrumentals coast into an immersive sound that blends into the next verse. Vocalizing mixes with impressive highs throughout the lyrics, adding even more depth to this multi-dimensional tune.
Lenn is a UK-based musician with an indie pop style. In her early life, she only had the opportunity to listen to Christian music, but into her teens, the genres she was exposed to expanded and so did her love of music. Launching her musical career in 2022, she has already flourished, supporting Icarus's tour with sold out shows across the UK. Lenn has collaborated with electronic artists including Hidden Face and Grafix. Her music has gained support form platforms like BBC Upload, BBC Introducing, and several editorial playlists. With music amassing millions of streams across various platforms, her songs connect with listeners across the globe. Check out the links below to explore her discography.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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