With her new single, “Breadcrumbs,” the intelligent pop newcomer Ines Rae serves a sugary and sobering slice of modern pop that is as emotionally rich as melodically irresistible.
The first taste of her forthcoming EP, “Breadcrumbs,” is a flaming card to the woodchipper and gives all the warning signs of one very home-brewed body of work. Rae flirts with vulnerability and not just touches it but kisses it full on, stitching it across a chorus that lands like a sugar buzz and clings like a secret you didn’t mean to tell. The result is a radio-ready, heart-on-sleeve anthem that would be on your favorite playlist.
On the first listen, it’s easy to be swept away by all the zesty melodies and shiny production. But beneath the sugar pop gloss, “Breadcrumbs” tells a deeper story that deals with the toxicity that persists in everyday life. Rae isn’t just using her platform to sing but to say something. And what she’s saying is that all that guidance is the minor things, like a breadcrumb to a celiac may have implications. Be it food, fake friends, or bumbling boys, Rae has discovered a juicy metaphor for the understated harm we all grow accustomed to ignoring.
What’s even more stunning about this release is Rae’s lyrical self-awareness. She’s singing from a lived-in place, with just enough bite to remind you that she’s been burned but not broken. “Breadcrumbs” is the sort of song that reads like a diary entry but sounds like a No. 1 hit.
As a first taste of her forthcoming EP, “Breadcrumbs” sets the bar high. If this is a teaser, as Rae makes it seem, we’re ready for the main course. With addictive hooks, lyrical depth, and a definite sense of artistry and confidence, Ines Rae maps new territory, and she’s carving a trial.
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