London-based singer-songwriter Pola is back and making a statement with her latest single, “The World Needs Love.” This beautiful single marks her triumphant return and is the first taste of her long-awaited album, which will be released in October. Combining a unique mixture of pop and trip-hop, Pola accomplishes a sound that is profoundly cerebral and widely relatable.
From the opening notes, “The World Needs Love” envelops you in a hazy net of atmospheric sound. Massive Attack and Portishead influence the relaxed, deep-piled production with a dreamy, saturated feel that lingers. Those layers, gentle beats, airy synths, and sultry textures provide a surface so inviting it feels both contemporary and timeless, one that anchors Pola’s ghostly vocals.
The lyric content is compelling and also very time-appropriate. At its essence, “The World Needs Love” is a call to action to embrace kindness, unity, and hope in uncertainty. In an era of negativity, Pola’s words are the soothing balm we all need, calling on people to take a step back, consider, and lead with heart. It’s the sort of track that sounds good and feels essential.
What makes Pola stand out is her talent for making music that is at once thought-provoking and easy on the ears. Although the song’s message is weighty, she imparts it with a subtle, light touch, allowing the listener to settle into the melody as she shares the meaning at the listener’s own pace.
Backed by a growing buzz on both international stages and radio waves and throughout the media, Pola is making it clear she’s not just making music but making a statement. And if we can use “The World Needs Love” to judge what’s to come from her forthcoming album, we’re in for a proper treat.
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