New York based newcomer Camryn Quinlan shares the debut single ‘Hourglass’ (September 13th). Having built a strong following (219k on instagram, 46k on Tik Tok) gigging across her home city, the 17-year-old singer-songwriter showcases her depth of talent with introspective and timeless songwriting on ‘Hourglass’, offering a first taste of her forthcoming debut EP, ‘If We’re Being Honest’.
Produced by Baldvin Hlynsson, the new single showcases the introspective, heartfelt songwriting which stylises Camryn Quinlan’s sound. Built around a warming soundscape of muted piano and beautifully placed backing vocals, the instrumentation creates a pillowy, warming backing for Quinlan’s delicate, silky lead vocal.
Gradually introducing strummed acoustic guitar into its radiant chorus, the track starts a slow build with layers of strings, synth, guitar, bass and driving drums pull the track forward with a sense of purpose before ending on a poignant last chorus.
Youthful and accessible with storytelling which reflects on real life experiences, ‘Hourglass’ thematically is a reflection on the fleeting nature of young love. Camryn explains:
“‘Hourglass’ was inspired by a common high school heartbreak: long distance. Going into a relationship knowing how it would end. There felt like an expiration date, or an hourglass that was slowly running out a clock.
This EP is a bunch of different narrations of being in a relationship of any kind. Most of this EP is raw and true feelings that I experienced. Growing up is hard, and heartbreak is a big part of it.”
Also Check Out: MIMAH Shares New Single “End Up Without”
The upcoming EP If We’re Being Honest promises a collection of songs that are both lyrically profound and musically rich as Camryn showcases her strikingly complete sound, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists including Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Chappell Roan.
With live performances across New York including highlights at Rockwood Music Hall and upcoming performances including the BMI Showcase at Rockwood, Camryn is already established as one to watch as she makes her long awaited debut on DSPs.
