Clara Mann – 'Doubled Over'
London-based Clara Mann has doubled down on her delicate indie-pop sound in latest offering ‘Doubled Over’.
Chasmic, welcoming, and yet, often times haunting, Mann’s discography vaunts emotion-eliciting cuts that worm and weave through the depths of subtle sub-genres that defy categorization. ‘Doubled Over’ is the fifth track to be unveiled from her upcoming record “Rift”, leaving the other half of the project shrouded in a visceral pop mystery.
“Doubled Over” is rife with self-actualisation and sees Mann neck-deep in confessionalism as she reflects on picking up the pieces after heartbreak (“How can I begin when I’m still yours”). The influence of Edith Piaf is prevalent her in Mann’s soft, poetic, vocal delivery, and the crooning admissions only exacerbate the heartache being portrayed. Stripped-back acoustic guitars lead pain-drenched soundscape, and offer a contrasting, soothing escape.
Speaking on its inception, Mann confesses; “This is about love, and the physical pain of heartbreak. I’m not very good at talking about those feelings, I guess that’s why I put it in a song- if I knew how to talk about it in any other way, I wouldn’t have had to write it. Love is the best and hardest thing I do, the thing I’m proudest of, and the end of it is crippling. In the end, we take the risk every time, because good love is worth it.”
Set for release on March 7 th ‘Rift’ is set to be a collection of tracks that explores all the depths of love and heartbreak, all the while offering a refreshing outlook that champions perseverance and recovery. Evocative and raw, ‘Doubled Over’ is a delightful teaser for what “Rift” has to offer.
Words by Lana Williams
