Through a buoyant and expressive canvas, the singer and producer achieve a perfect musical balance in their latest release. Capturing a unique, synergistic soundscape, this new drop is a mood that will resonate with many.
You’ve probably heard the enchanting, melodic rhythms of Pollena, whose ever-expanding audience has helped to shape significant achievements. Today, she releases her new song Bones with producer Titeknots (Jonathan James), and its impressive, blending a mix of pop meets funk.
The singer-songwriter has been featured on several high-profile playlists, thanks to her one-million-plus streams. Both Zara and H&M have recognised her talent, frequently playing her music in-store while you glean their clothing. James is acclaimed for his twenty-plus years as a musician, with his work featuring on Adidas playlists and rotated many times by BBC Radio.
Background and Themes
The track came to be from a chance encounter at Brighton’s Future Night, where the two shared the stage for an impromptu set, sparking their collaboration.
Bones reflects on a challenging relationship the singer experienced and highlights her reluctance to leave it. Speaking on the track, the artist expanded on this sentiment, saying: “It’s about that tussle a lot of us go through in relationships where we know it isn’t right but we feel too attached to leave.”
The lyrics were written in complete darkness, as she reflected on her feelings––permeated by the ambience of her delivery. Enhanced by its contrasting production, both artists find equilibrium for the essence of a difficult situation by normalising such circumstances. Brown says: “I wrote a lot of songs in my room in the dark during that relationship, where my subconscious came up and told me I should leave even though in daylight I wouldn’t admit that to myself.”
The Verdict
Bound by wrapping basslines and intermittent piano, the minimalist expression is a privilege and a valued addition to anyone’s library.
James’ veteran experience with varied tempos carries a paradoxical synergy between the two, making the track’s theme more relatable. Given the subject matter, pairing it with this genre type alongside such an upbeat cadence is rare, but it sounds incredible. Simmering with crisp, cyclical hi-hats, it traverses a space that its intended audience will appreciate.
Both artists have clearly found stylistic harmony, marking this release as one you should not miss. The song’s electro-pop style braises an impression, making for an introspective listen but, ironically, a chilled Friday vibe.
Where To Stream
Bones is available via all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal via Press Something Play Something Records.
Stanisland Magazine 
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