Review: "Out of Focus" - Magdalia
- Kaitlyn Nicole
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
"Out of Focus" by Magdalia is for all the neurodivergent folks out there who always knew they were different and struggled their whole lives while everyone around always told them they were fine or going through a phase - just to have been right the whole time and get diagnosed later in life. As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood herself, it's so hard growing up feeling like there's something wrong with you and there's nothing you can do to help it. Then, once you finally get a diagnosis, you're both relieved and angry that you didn't get the help you needed sooner.
Co-written with Olivia Regueira-Garcia, Magdalia wrote "Out of Focus" with a double meaning. The first part was finding out that she is a neurodivergent woman with a late diagnosis, and the other part was the confusion she had dealt with while watching her father lose his eyesight while she was growing up. Taking nostalgic synth-pop influences from Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Griff, Magdalia wanted to make sure although the song is very emotional and personal, that it still had an uplifting beat, which gives the tone of the song a sense of hope and catharsis.
Magdalia is an award-winning singer/songwriter based out of Melbourne, Australia. She began releasing music in 2021 and has become quite the local performer. She's inspired by artists like Florence + The Machine, Sia, Catie Turner and Dido. She's known for her dreamy, ethereal soundscapes and vulnerable storytelling. "Out of Focus" is the leading single for her upcoming debut EP, set to release later this year! Make sure to follow Magdalia below to keep up on the latest of what is yet to come.
Written By Kaitlyn Nicole
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