With her latest single, Heavy, singer-songwriter Molly Jane proves why she’s a phenomenon redefining what it means to be a soulstress in this generation. The ethereal, loungey textures in the orchestration offer a stark juxtaposition to the track’s title and thematic underpinnings, creating a sonic paradox that only Molly Jane could deliver. As her weightlessly ascending vocal lines float effortlessly atop the organic live instrumentation, which melds into a melting pot of jazz, soul, and RnB, you’ll feel your own soul lift with them.
Raised in working-class suburbia before moving to Naarm/Melbourne, Molly Jane channels her unique perspective into her songwriting. Drawing from feelings of displacement and a deep understanding of the human condition. This is superlatively exhibited in Heavy; the lyrics feel like they are speaking directly to you, breeding a sense of profound closeness as they address the constraints on love and the ways it often diverges from its free and easy ideal.
As the single progresses, it crescendos into dream rock territory, showcasing the experimentalism that Molly Jane pours into her productions. She doesn’t just push boundaries—she exists entirely outside of them, untethered by convention or expectation.
Having steadily cemented her place in Naarm’s music scene, Molly Jane’s unflinching authenticity and sonic innovation mark her as a true diamond in the rough.
Stream Heavy on all major platforms, including Bandcamp, from January 31st.
Review by Amelia Vandergast