Review: "what's the harm?" - Julia Adrian

In her new single “what’s the harm?”, singer Julia Adrian is dreaming up what her ex-partner might be doing at the exact moment. Convinced they miss her, Adrian puts on a brave front to cope with the post-breakup depression, with the hopes that “[she] was [her partner’s] one who got away.” With self-proclaimed delusional confidence, Adrian shows that there’s no harm in moving on when she’s not the one pining. After all, when given the ego boost of thinking that “[Adrian] is the exception to [her ex-partner’s] rule,” why wouldn’t she “move on either way”? Everyone can see her confidence, but with the mantra of “[Adrian being] so Goddamn carefree,” this attitude may just be the only thing getting her through it.

“what’s the harm?” is a great blend of pop with a little bit of country influence. With Julia Adrian’s smooth vocals and a smooth backing track, this is the perfect song to chill out to and accidentally like your ex’s post from 2021. With relatable lyrics and a celebration of doing your best to move on, listeners who have been through the final stages of moving on from their ex can heavily resonate with this track. With the feeling of being single and free from anyone else’s expectations, Adrian’s lyrics are cheeky and straight to the point: she knows her worth, and while it may take some time to get over her ex, the feeling of freedom and knowing that her ex is going through the same feelings she was is satisfactory enough.

Julia Adrian is a singer-songwriter based out of Nashville. With a background in corporate law in New York City, Adrian brings her lived experiences to her songs. With her debut EP “an EP with potential” released in April 2025, listeners are eagerly awaiting more. Working with notable collaborators such as Grammy award-winning producer Tone Def, Derek Gaten, and Danielle Spadini, Adrian is setting herself up for success throughout the rest of 2025 with her upcoming release of new songs as a deluxe for “an EP with potential.” Adrian has also drawn crowds around Nashville, from acoustic sets to full-band shows that attendees have raved about. Listeners can keep up with Julia Adrian’s new singles and new shows on her social media linked down below.

Written By Abby Mornhinweg

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