Hawaiian singer-songwriter HIRIE brings island soul and Cali-reggae fire together in her latest gem Guiding Star.
Taken from her new album Phases, out now on Easy Star Records, Guiding Star finds the Filipino-born, Italian-raised, Oahu-based musician at her most tender, gifting us with a sombre, soul-baring reflection on parenthood, love, and the ache of letting go. I am loving the tone of her voice and how heartfelt and soulful her vocal delivery is, gliding beautifully over the reggae-infused instrumentation. In this song she captures the quiet courage it takes to watch a child grow and become their own light. A message that is wrapped around lush guitar plucks seamlessly intertwined with steady beats, shimmering synths, captivating rhythms, and cinematic warmth that makes this gem perfect for a laid-back weekend alone with one’s thoughts.
