Review
Gracie Abrams' 'This Is What It Feels Like' is an absolute gem that tugs at the heartstrings! This 12-track EP is a beautiful blend of pop, bedroom pop, and indie pop that creates an incredibly intimate listening experience. I found myself completely immersed in Gracie's world, feeling every emotion she poured into her lyrics. The production team, including Abrams herself, Aaron Dessner, Joel Little, and Blake Slatkin, really knocked it out of the park with their intricate instrumentation and thoughtful arrangements.
The themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery resonate so deeply throughout the EP. Songs like 'Feels Like,' 'Rockland,' and 'Hard to Sleep' showcase Gracie's incredible storytelling ability and emotional depth. Her warm, expressive vocals add an extra layer of sincerity to each track, making it impossible not to connect with her music on a personal level. It's like she's speaking directly to your soul, you know?
This EP really highlights Gracie's growth as a songwriter and her knack for creating music that touches people's hearts. It's exciting to see such a talented artist evolve and make her mark in the industry. 'This Is What It Feels Like' is more than just an EP - it's a journey through the ups and downs of life, love, and everything in between. I can't wait to see what Gracie has in store for us next! - Ava
Artist Bio
Gracie Abrams is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles who began releasing music in 2019 after signing to Interscope Records. She works in a mellow mix of bedroom pop, folk-pop and indie pop, breaking through with her debut EP Minor (2020) and following up with the albums Good Riddance (2023) and The Secret of Us (2024). Her diaristic songs have earned her a Grammy nod for Best New Artist, an American Music Award for New Artist of the Year, and support-tour stints with Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift—who also joins her on the 2024 duet “Us.” Fans of Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers and Lorde may find her sound familiar.
