If you are looking for a song which perfectly captures the moment of reflection you go through, to see how far you’ve come, ‘Flashback’ by East Collectors, featuring Guðrun Sólja, might just be the perfect find. With confessional energy, the song tells you a story, of a girl who dared to dream and who wasn’t afraid to put in all her hard work, to achieve that that dream.
East Collectors is a collaborative music project that brings artists together to create music that is authentic, pure and cinematic. There lyrics tell you stories, and their production that blends electronic textures with acoustics give their music a warm yet modern feel. Guðrun Sólja is a singer from the Faroe Islands whose voice is soulful and powerful, with expressive energy that tugs at her listener’s heartstrings.
‘Flashback’ has sincerity. The lyrics are beautifully earnest and is delivered with soul. The song plays out like a performance that you’ve been waiting to watch for a long time. The production is meticulously polished to give the whole track a polished and rich feel. The production has a bounce, which makes the track feel light, even if it is the kind that recalls memories that are heavy. ‘Flashback’ is the kind of track that will bring repeated listens, it brings something real, without it losing its charm and playfulness.
You can check out more from the artist on their Instagram. You can listen to ‘Flashback’ by East Collectors, featuring Guðrun Sólja, on popular platforms like Spotify.
