UK Singer-Songwriter Manpreet Kundi Releases Her Debut Single "something"
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South Asian, UK-based artist Manpreet Kundi has just released her self-written debut single “something” on all streaming platforms, setting the unique tone for her upcoming EP.
Created acoustically at the piano; the song's essence is dreamy, lovelorn, melancholy and raw—dressed up in both dark and sad pop ambiances. something is layered in an emotional and lyrical sense; but at its core, is about "doubting everything you ever were to someone who for a while made you feel the most significant. It is the chaos and sheer sadness in the breakdown of what you had with said person; after they seemingly change their mind and leave you in panicked confusion with little to no explanation."
The composition is an enchanted entwine of lingering vocal melodies and evocative instrumental; blending Manpreet’s signature acoustic piano, smooth atmospheric sounds and heavy, slow-tempo drums. "The entire song fell into place very naturally; born of my reflective tendencies and the intense, prolonged emotion I was feeling."
Each section develops dynamically, inviting the listener on a journey through tender string arrangements to deeper, bassy, hard-hitting sections. Her boyfriend Michael Brooker is the main producer of the track; along with Manpreet directing the nature of fundamental components plus engaging in elements of co-production—yet giving him creative freedom over the project's soundscape.
Manpreet casts a glitter-dripping spell of magical, emotive piano and hauntingly mesmeric vocals to move you with the innate rawness and sentiment they carry. Writing music mostly at her piano; she is constantly inspired and liberated by the instrument that ever-propels her dynamic songcraft.
Manpreet's heady, slow-tempo and cinematic style is reflective of main musical influence Lana Del Rey; as well as the 80's and 90's Disney movie soundtracks she began singing along to at 3 years old. she also grew up a fan of Taylor Swift, who especially furthered her love of poignant story-telling and sparklingly melodic lyricisms. She is repeatedly drawn to Lennon Stella's powerful vocal delivery, and the unrivalled Frank Sinatra's spellbinding voice.
She has garnered the praise of artists such as Lennon Stella and Nina Nesbitt on Instagram, and received a shout-out from songstress Audrey Mika underneath one of Audrey's more popular Billie Eilish covers on YouTube.
We’re blown away by Manpreet’s debut single “something”, and expect you will be too. Listen to it right now, and connect with Manpreet on her website and IG.