The release of ‘Better Late Than Never’ was ironically well timed. For there was no better sound to accompany the Northern Lights than Mared’s latest record. The Welsh singer-songwriter presents a suitably expansive soundscape; with sweeping melodies, soaring vocals and carefully-crafted rhythms running through a mix of pulsating electronica, fragile folk, and lightly-dusted pop. As with her single ‘December Blues’, there lies a combination of rural and urban influences: the acoustic guitar simultaneously elevated by an electro-pop production and matched by an intimate style of storytelling. Much like the colours of the Aurora Borealis, the five tracks here all blend into a beautiful array of honest and heartfelt moments, dancing across a sky of vulnerability. It is an EP grounded in reflection, ideal for looking up into a universe of possibility to try and make sense of broken friendships and passing love. In the midst of doing so, a dynamic energy surges through the music which, no doubt inspired by her musical theatre background, takes each song to the verge of a greater narrative. As such, ‘Better Late Than Never’ distils the experiences of Mared’s recent life into the kind of captivating display witnessed in the weekend of its release. An enchanting and entertaining record which deserves high praise.
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