Toria Rainey’s ‘Mosquito’ is one of the finest indie-pop releases to have come across our radars this week.
This hugely promising Brooklyn singer and songwriter seems to be at ease writing songs that not only melodically flow beautifully but also carry thoughtful lyricism that touches on themes like personal identity.
‘Mosquito’ is a song that shares with listeners Toria’s thoughts of people who take advantage when they sense your vulnerabilities. She explains:
“‘Mosquito’ uses a tiny nuisance as a stand-in for a much bigger problem: people who sense when your guard is down and take what they can. It’s about being drained by someone who keeps coming back, and wondering how much of your own loneliness keeps the door open.”
Despite being a relative newcomer, we see so much potential in Toria’s work. We’re excited to see where this talent goes next!
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