The second single off Isolde Molarin‘s upcoming EP “Meet me behind closed eyelids“, “Someone Better” arrives with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes after a storm. The track is a soft but steady celebration—a thank you letter to the self for finally walking away, and a firm “no thanks” to ever going back. The repeated phrase “Now it’s too late” isn’t bitter; it’s freeing. No drama, no spectacle. Just a graceful full stop.
In sonic terms, it expands the sound-world Isolde’s been carving out—still dreamy and romantic, but now with a jazzier swing. The R&B influence feels natural, especially in the percussion, and the brass floats in like someone cracking open a window after months of stale air. There’s something a little off-kilter in the textures too—what you might call freak-pop—but it’s never distracting. Think of it as vulnerability with its eyeliner smudged just right.
And then there’s her voice. Light, airy, but grounded. Almost fairy-like in its tone, but never distant. There’s a friendliness to it—a quiet invitation. She makes space for the listener without dumbing anything down. The track is catchy, yes, but the kind of catchiness that doesn’t elbow you in the ribs. It seeps in. A few listens later, you realise it’s taken up residence.
About Isolde Molarin:
Isolde Molarin hails from Stockholm and writes, produces, and arranges every detail of her music herself. She started young, experimenting with Logic and her father’s synths, and she’s been crafting her distinct sonic universe ever since—where urban grit and dreamlike softness intertwine. Her music balances experimentation with intimacy, often drawing comparisons to Banks, FKA twigs, and Kate Bush. With a clear vision that spans sound and visuals alike, she’s not just releasing songs—she’s shaping her own world, one lush layer at a time.
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