Talia Rae drops “Blue”, a cinematic and dark new record.
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London-based singer-songwriter Talia Rae has built a reputation for moody, soulful pop with emotional depth and raw honesty. With Blue, she adds a new dimension, a cinematic, atmospheric direction that showcases her evolving artistry.
Through the song, Talia Rae blends introspective songwriting and a richly textured sonic palette, creating a mood that’s at once melancholic and visually evocative, like the soundtrack of a film scene, rather than a typical soul single. The haunting title, simple yet loaded, suggests themes of longing, introspection, or emotional turbulence, leaving interpretation open to the listener’s experience.
Talia Rae draws on a background steeped in theatre and emotion: originally from Essex, she studied at the prestigious school Sylvia Young Theatre School before focusing on music. Her work, from early songs like Not A Heartbreak to Rocket Woman and now Blue, has always embraced a sense of vulnerability and authenticity.
Previous releases have already shown her ambition to craft “auditory cinema”: Rocket Woman, for example, was praised for its hypnotic piano hooks, cinematic strings, and the way her voice ranged from fragile whispers to powerful belts, a kind of sonic journey that feels cinematic and immersive. With Blue, she seems to lean even deeper into that immersive, emotionally-charged style.
Her trajectory shows an artist increasingly confident in her voice, her themes, and her aesthetic. This latest single could help cement her identity as more than “rising pop soul”: an artist unafraid to explore shadows, depth, and subtle emotional landscapes.