London’s Gemma Felicity set the bar high with her anthemic hit, Come Back to Me, which solidified her position in the industry as one to watch. With her latest single, CHAOTIC, she surpassed all expectations by exhibiting a strikingly authentic and evocatively rich track which captures the complexity of ADHD and subsequently, its impact on relationships.
Felicity’s candid storytelling, set against the dreamy yet rhythmically enticing backdrop of an indie-pop soundscape, offers a unique and personal perspective on the challenges and nuances of neurodiversity.
With her lyrical confessionalism finding the perfect balance between introspection and relatability as she touches on impulsivity, emotional dysregulation and the paradoxical fear of seeking security while fearing commitment, you can’t help but be affected by how she meticulously juxtaposes these themes while creating a dynamic listening experience. The chorus, particularly with its restless energy and poignant lyrics, encapsulates the essence of feeling trapped by one’s own contradictions.
Gemma Felicity’s background as a self-reflective songwriter, combined with her personal experiences and struggles, shines through in CHAOTIC. Her journey from using music and writing as a form of self-soothing during illness, to studying music performance and songwriting, has culminated in this impactful single.
The influence of artists like Holly Humberstone, Gracie Abrams, Lexi Jayde, and Julia Michaels is evident in her dark pop style, yet Felicity maintains a distinct and individual artistic voice. This song, as part of her EP, Baggage, promises to leave a lasting impact on the indie-pop landscape and on listeners who find a piece of themselves in its lyrics.
CHAOTIC hit the airwaves on December 1st; stream it on Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
