When that artist's vulnerability is seen as strength, music becomes a reflection of resilience. That's exactly what Madrid-born Brighton-based artist Luan Luan manages with their new single "Would Be Better. Led by buzzy guitar on a dissonant hook, the track is also their second single from their debut EP, as their influences come to a head for an exuberant end-of-summer anthem and the band’s most personal statement to date.
“Would Be Better” goes deep into the raw and reflective space that often follows the unraveling of a behind-the-scenes toxic romantic relationship. Rather than wallowing in bitterness, Luan Luan throws itself in favor of a more optimistic stance, focusing the yearning for a better world into an insistent, infectious rhythm.
The result is a song that seems both like a release and a rebirth, a reminder that even endings can hold hope. The track pulls you in with the second it’s in, fusing its pop-soaked melody with the honesty of the words. Luan’s voice is both fragile and resolved, the voice of someone who has lived through the destruction of toxicity but refuses to remain stuck in its darkness. Then, with the chorus, it shifts, a promise that life, love, and value will all be better, better off, outside of the bad relationship.
As a cut from the debut EP, “Would Be Better” offers a glimpse into the depth and range of Luan Luan’s artistry. It’s the kind of emotional honesty that transcends borders and backgrounds; it’s a track that doesn’t merely close the summer, but elevates it. For listeners who have struggled to move forward in their own lives, the song serves as a reassuring soundtrack to recovery and a powerful anthem. In an age where music discovery is more and more a quest for anything real, Luan Luan is becoming a ‘one to watch’ artist. “Would Be Better” is a promise from this singing voice on the rise.
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