Here Comes That Feeling

Photo Credit: @thursday15th

I love songs that make me feel like I was born in the wrong decade; Faye Meana’s ‘Here Comes That Feeling’ instantly does that, weaving a web of synths and echoing, gated-reverb drums that characterized the 80s (and now, 90s-inspired vaporwave music). Upon checking out the London-based singer and producer’s other work, I was similarly impressed: Meana has carved out a totally unique sound, not unlike other Neo-R&B artists such as Raveena and Cleo Sol, yet simultaneously all her own. This is likely the result of artistic control––in an age of ghostwriters and downloadable beats, Meana both writes and produces her own music. This results in a carefully crafted originality; ‘Here Comes That Feeling’ starts out with a lulling, melancholy synth, joined shortly by Meana’s anguished vocals, enveloping the listener in layers of sound that will make even the most hardened soul feel like they’re pouring their heart out or recovering from a particularly tumultuous love odyssey. Nevertheless, Faye Meana is one to watch; her moody, vintage aesthetic provides a perfect background to any unrequited love or agonising crush.