Lila Holler – Monster

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American singer and songwriter Lila Holler returns with a powerful new single today called ‘Monster’.

As we’ve come to expect from this rising starlet, the song features brutally honest and beautifully expressive lyrics. The song speaks of the importance of valuing and respecting ourselves, as Holler elaborates:

“This song came to me at a point in my life where I felt very shamefully reliant on male validation to dictate my self worth. I felt as though I was stuck using sexuality as a way to preform – to emulate someone that I am not in an attempt to feel desirable or sexy as a woman. That performance bred jealousy, and it brought me to a dark headspace for quite some time.”

Sonically, the track showcases a production that fuses alternative pop with indie rock in a way that feels raw and intense but is also easy to listen along to. Holler currently splits her time between the prestigious LIPA in Liverpool and the US.

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New Music: Lila Holler

We’ve got a lot of space for artists that address mental health in their songs. Now more than ever, the world seems unpredictable and overwhelming, and sometimes we all need reassurance that things can get better.

Newcomer Lila Holler is one such artist who has just released a heartfelt song that feels like a warm hug for anyone who needs comfort right now. ‘The Way I Am Now’ was written at a time when Holler was facing her own struggles, as she explains:

“I wrote this song while in the midst of dealing with some mental health issues last year. Being in a serious relationship, I had to learn how to balance taking care of myself and showing up with my 50%. It’s a song laced with insecurities, written in the hopes that people who deal with the same struggles feel less alone.”

While still a new name, Holler has already impressed us with her work. And we’re not the only ones – as someone who was selected to attend the prestigious Grammy Foundation Grammy Camp, it’s clear that her music resonates across the industry.

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