Alfreda continues to captivate with her new latest single, ‘Guest Room’. Rooted in her signature chic-pop style, this explosive song delves into the bitterness of rejection, all framed by Alfreda’s witty perspective and a touch of old-school Hollywood glamour.
This incredible release comes off the back of the success of her poignant ‘Nude’ and spellbinding synth-pop track ‘Lipstick’, which racked up over twenty thousand streams on Spotify alone. The London-born, New York-raised singer-songwriter masterfully blends fantasy and reality, crafting a vivid and immersive musical world in each release. And this latest release ‘Guest Room’ is no different.
“Guest Room” begins with luxurious piano keys, quickly enveloped by Alfreda’s enchanting voice. She paints a perfect picture of a universal experience, the rose-tinted glasses we all once wore when young and in love. This idyllic vision is shattered by the realisation that your lover has relegated you to the guest room, a metaphor for the sting of rejection. She fuses bluesy undertones with enticing avant-garde pop production, and this marriage of soundworlds is made all the captivating by her powerful performance prowess.
Reflecting on the real-life inspiration behind “Guest Room,” Alfreda shares a personal anecdote:
“I remembered the time I was spending the weekend with my first boyfriend’s family. It would be the first time I’d spent a night with him, so I was expecting to be sharing a bed and using the time to get closer. But upon arrival, I was put in a separate room, and I took great offence. The rejection I felt was certainly disproportionate for the situation, but it taps into a deep place of neglect and a feeling of abandonment. I had a lot of emotions and wasn’t sure how to control them.”
“Guest Room,” along with “Nude” and “Lipstick,” embodies themes of femininity, self-awareness, playfulness, sexuality, and uninhibited expression. This builds anticipation for Alfreda’s forthcoming Mothers Makeup EP. To promote her debut, she is embarking on a “Bedroom Tour,” performing her songs in various bedrooms across England. As a force of nature on the art-pop scene, Alfreda’s recent release truly sets her apart in this realm. Her unique artistry and signature sound is an incredible asset to the art-pop world, with the recent ‘Guest Room’ securing her place as an important artist to watch this year.
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