Toronto-based singer-songwriter Meagan Aversa melts dreamy and dark tones together to shape her introspective songs. Alongside her solo work, Aversa is 1/5th of Velvet Beach, who released their lush, nostalgia-driven record The Dream in 2023. On her newest song, “Wildflowers,” Aversa explores heavier sonics and larger soundscapes. The lead single announced her debut solo album, Blood Moon, arriving June 7.
“Wildflowers” requires your total attention. Every sonic twist unveils a new layer of Aversa’s subtle artistry. Underneath the psychedelic-tinged guitars and chugging drum patterns is an emotionally poetic approach to songwriting. Vivid imagery gives “Wildflowers” a cinematic feel, a juxtaposition to the heavy riffs of the arrangement. Her words detail longing and loss with a calmness that is quickly awoken by explosive crescendos. “Wildflowers” is a stunning example of shoegaze progression as Aversa takes you on a journey of heavy emotions and captivating musicianship.
