NEW SINGLE RELEASE
Roisin O'Hagan - Midnight Indigo
With standout songwriting and stirring emotion, singer-songwriter Roisin O’Hagan’s latest single “Midnight Indigo” (produced and co-written with Neal Handforth) takes listeners on journey into a purple tinged labyrinth of emotional conflict, revelling in the unrelenting cyclical draw of toxic relationship dynamics.
Arriving as the Essex born singer’s first release of 2024, “Midnight Indigo” utilises a mixture of rock, singer/songwriter and pop elements to create an atmosphere that feels considered and emotive whilst maintaining a rugged edge.
The song begins with a short introductory passage before shifting into the first verse where O’Hagan sets the dramatic stakes high with the piercing “You know I know when you’re lying”/ “I kind of like it ‘cause it’s burning” – playing on the relatable sentiment of knowing something/someone isn’t beneficial, but feeling compelled to return, nonetheless. Delayed percussive picking underscores this section, bringing engaging melodic interest that combined with ghostly guitar lines and a thumping kick, make for a strong first impression.
Moving from the pre-chorus into the eventual main chorus, the instrumental slightly fades, giving the vocals space before exploding into an impassioned outcry. Vocally, Roisin showcases remarkable control as they, alongside effectively panned doubled vocals, allow listeners to both hear and feel the narrator’s internal conflict, with bitingly memorable lyrics such as “You're a nightmare, and I can't stop dreaming”, “I'm high on the buzz, so please don’t break me down” and “I hate the fight, but I love making up” serving as but a few standout lines. Furthermore, the vocal bends on the title, “Midnight Indigo” are immensely satisfying and work as a nice springboard into different parts of the song.
Towards the end of the piece, listeners are greeted by strummed guitar that subtly peers out of the mix, and the familiar return of the melody played at the start of the track. Following this, O’Hagan subverts the impulse to resolve conflict, instead singing “I took a train out of town, think you're out of time” – an act described by the musician as being one with “no real explanation, apology or closure” communicating a visceral honesty through its defiance of what a perfect story should be. Bringing the track home, Roisin masterfully builds tension inserting a brief pause before impact, imbuing the passage with a tangible vigour, echoed by clattering drums, brawny electric guitar chords and backing vocals that soothe and soar.
Roisin O’Hagan has come through with an exciting offering that leaves a lot for their inevitably growing future audience to look forward to!
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