Amelia McNabb holds a mirror to the side of love we try to ignore
There’s a reason Amelia McNabb’s music resonates. On the surface, her songs glimmer with the sheen of dark, addictive pop - stacked vocals, moody synths, and an elegance that feels intimate. But underneath, she’s holding up a mirror to the messier, more uncomfortable realities of love.
Her latest single, Souvenir, wrestles with what happens when a relationship feels like tokenism and becomes disposable. Taking inspiration from Bowie’s shapeshifting artistry and Billie Eilish’s emotive darkness, the track is a take on modern love with a disappointed and sarcastic outlook.
It's that blend of vulnerability and bite that is fast becoming Amelia's signature. Initially generating momentum from YouTube, her homemade videos, and fiercely independent creative vision only work to emphasise the rawness underpinning traditional pop sensibilities.
In many ways, Souvenir positions Amelia among a growing wave of artists redefining pop’s emotional core. Where others chase gloss, she leans into grit, offering songs that feel like confessions whispered in the dark, wrapped in irresistible hooks. It’s music that lets you dance while quietly admitting the truths you’d rather not say out loud.
And maybe that’s a gift - pretty songs that refuse to hide the ugly truths.
