Lily LiCausi's "Broken Record" transforms personal experiences into a pop anthem

In her debut single, "Broken Record," Lily LiCausi demonstrates that raw honesty can echo far beyond age. This alt-pop gem dives deep into the well of social anxiety and panic attacks, providing you with a keyhole to stolen-away emotions rarely spoken aloud.

Lily's voice carries a duality and strength that feels far beyond her years. There is a rawness to her approach to the song that makes it impossible to dismiss. It's a conversation, a shared understanding for anyone else who has been through similar struggles. The production walks a fine line, supporting her voice without drowning it out, allowing the emotional center of the song to emerge.

In a pop world of slick, easygoing anthems, Lily LiCausi's debut feels fearless and honest. It's a song that encourages contemplation, empathy, and, most critically, hope. For a singer-songwriter of 14, to distill those complexities into music is no small feat, heralding the arrival of a new and exciting voice within alt-pop.

The crescendos, the pauses, the tension in Lily's voice express what panic feels like, which can only be appreciated fully for those of us who experience such things, but we are entitled to exist. The deeply self-conscious Lily turns her torment into art, a site of empathy and connection. "Broken Record" is a manifesto, direct, unflinching, and profoundly human. Lily LiCausi is a young artist who's not afraid to stare down the realities of growing up and the challenges of mental health and deliver a pop song that's as addictive as it is cathartic.

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