Review: "Spellbound" - Ha Vay
- Ashley Adams
- Aug 8
- 2 min read
Photography: Emily Oreste
Creative Input: Sabra Binder
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
“Spellbound” is the newest single from Ha Vay, a song about being confident in the security of your relationship. Ha Vay knows that she doesn’t have to worry about losing her significant other because she feels like she has made them “spellbound” - unable to want to leave her. Ha Vay is self-assured and says that she has “him wrapped around [her] finger”. She implements different similes and metaphors to put emphasis on the overall theme of “Spellbound”, such as “Need me like the air you breathe” and “I’ll be your endless summer day”. As the sole songwriter of the single, “Spellbound” is another showcase of her incredible songwriting skills, like all of her other songs.
Ha Vay’s deep, low octave vocals pair perfectly with the upbeat, summery strumming of a guitar and drum beat. The song radiates pure nostalgia, as the production is very 90s-esque, as well as with Ha Vay’s singing voice being distinct in this period of time that many 90s artists could relate to. The overall sound of “Spellbound” is very ethereal, and Ha Vay’s harmonies sound as though she is casting a spell on you, which the song’s title implies. The genre is a combination of easy listening, pop, and alternative, making the song very original and unique. Another cool feature is that during the bridge, the drums momentarily disappear, then come back in full force for the remainder of the song.
Ha Vay is a multi-talented music artist based in California and is from San Francisco. She began her music career in May 2023 with the release of her debut EP Avalanches and Unfamiliar Ways to Die. In June 2024, she released her debut album Baby I’m the Wolf. She has also released other amazing music as well, including her May 2025 single “Blush”. Ha Vay is impeccable at worldbuilding and maintaining different aesthetics for all of her musical projects. Whether it’s based on characters from Greek mythology or Shakespearean poetry, she can do so effortlessly, with an established signature sound all throughout. Ha Vay is an incredible and amazing artist!
Written By Ashley Adams
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