Solo artist ARIA released her debut single ‘Awake With You’ earlier this month and she’s just released the anticipated music video today. Produced by acclaimed actress Morgana O’Reilly, the raw visuals explore the longing and turmoil that comes when a love affair is over.
Her debut single ‘Awake With You’ is a high energy, pop-soul collaboration with renowned electronic producer and NZ Music Awards nominee, Boycrush, whose illustrious drumming career (Lawrence Arabia, Ruby Suns) is evidenced by the driving drums in the tune. The new single’s industrial-electronic feel, reminiscent of Robyn’s synth-pop sound, is counterbalanced with tender vocals and vivid lyrics circling love, loss and desire. ARIA’s voice has an ethereal yet focused quality, putting it in the sonic realm of Solange.
ARIA fostered her talent for singing, dancing and performing from a young age and into her womanhood via the Auckland Uni Music School and the New Zealand Opera Chorus. A driven and unique artist, she has worked with Homebrew, Dr Colossus, provided backup vocals for Teeks as well as Noah Slee at Berlin Red Bull studios.
After spending three years in Berlin, soaking up the dance-floor dysphoria, ARIA is excited to be home and channeling the eclectic, artistic influences she has gathered into a personal and vulnerable body of work.
‘Awake With You’ is available on all streaming platforms.