After an extremely busy couple of months since her release of the exceptional Face Like Thunder EP back in late April, Maida Vorn — otherwise known as Brightonian resident Mollie Clack — is back with yet another dreamy, intimate dark-pop single; Manic In Me. Released on June 5th, Maida has been working hard on this release; the title, a play on the words ‘Mannequin Me,’ this latest tune uncovers diverse themes of mental health, intimate relationships and self sabotage.
With lyrics saturated in Mannequin-esque symbolism, wrapped up in a package of an electronica combination of Kate Bush, Hayley Williams and Lorde; Manic In Me drips with emotion from the very first note. Hard, precise electronic drum rhythms are the first elements to welcome us into this intimate track; soon accompanied by rumbling, pulsing synth bass that allows you to ride a wave of sweet, empowering melodies all the way through. Maida’s vocals are sweet and light; a warm embrace of reassurance to us listeners, and showing off a delectable selection of melodies that only make you want to discover more. These factors, combined with a mellow vibe throughout make for an extremely engaging and fascinating listen.
Forever a visionary, and certainly a force to be reckoned with; Maida Vorn presents each song she creates as visceral, distinct and immensely compelling. Although a little slower and gentle than her previous releases, it’s obvious that Manic In Me was surely a conscientious brainchild; pulling elements from a deluge of varying genres and emotions to create an abstract dynamism so full of growth, heart, and awareness of feeling — showing a kind of genius and magical quality that we only read about in fairytales.
You can listen to the enchanting Manic in Me here, and be certain to follow Maida Vorn's adventures on Facebook and Instagram.
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