NYC singer/songwriter Raffaella releases her sophomore EP, LIVE, RAFF, LOVE (Act I). Ahead of the release, Raffaella shared one last single from the EP, “GROWN UP,” accompanied by a an eclectic, colorful music video.
“GROWN UP” is a hyperactive and instantly charming indie pop cut, with Raffaella offering a tongue-in-cheek meditation on growing up, laying out the newfound liberties and growing pains of adulthood. Fittingly, the track itself is a technicolor joy, featuring pounding basslines, sugary synth melodies, and a playful vocal performance, all married by booming production. It’s brash and overwhelming, yet also proves equally fun and catchy, a balancing act Raffaella pulls off with ease.
As she describes, “GROWN UP was an honest attempt at illustrating whatever newfound sense of adulthood I’ve come to know. I moved out of my parents’ apartment when I inadvertently became midwestern (two weeks and a backpack quickly turned into 2 years and a house); a lot has changed in that time, and while change/growing up can feel incredibly overwhelming, I’ve found that there’s always room for some levity. This song, as well as the video, pokes at both the loneliness and the liberties that come with age and independence. It was such a joy working with Nathan and his whole crew—they pulled this whole dang thing together in like, a week. We shot it all in a day. He was able to visualize the song so perfectly.”
You can listen to “GROWN UP” and past singles “BUICK” and ‘BLONDE” along with the rest of LIVE, RAFF, LOVE (Act I) below.
