PREMIERE: Listen to Georgia van Etten's new single 'I'd Like To Be' now
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Australian born, UK-based Georgia van Etten releases her second single ‘I’d Like To Be’ this Friday, but today you can listen to it exclusively here as it premieres on Women In Pop.
A silky smooth pop track with retro soul and blues vibes, it is the kind of song that really connects and instantly transports you to a chilled jazz club on a summery night. The song explores the bravery behind being honest and the hesitancy that comes with potential rejection when you choose to tell someone how you really feel about them. “The song is written as if I’m telling that certain someone then and there how I feel,” van Etten explains. “I want the listener to experience my story but also find resonance if they too have plucked up the courage or longed to.”
‘I’d Like To Be’ not only showcases van Etten’s ability to construct a multi-layered, all-encompassing song but also her stunning vocals which range from warm and emotive to jaw-dropping - that trumpet you hear at the end of the song is actually van Etten’s voice.
Originally from Melbourne, van Etten headed to the UK six years ago and in 2017 released her debut EP Live at the Pool Studio. She has since received praise and airplay from prestigious outlets such as BBC Radio 2 and headlined festivals across the UK, Europe and Australia. ‘I’d Like To Be’ is the lead single from her upcoming debut album Deep Black Water and you can listen to it exclusively below before its release on Friday 20th November.
