There’s something immediately enrapturing about the music of Carmen Modjito. Over the past couple of years, the Melbourne-based singer-songwriter has carved out a sound that feels equal parts intimate and far-reaching, it’s grounded in an earnest kind of soul but stretches into far more exciting and unexpected sonic territories.
With the release of her new single, House Is On Fire, Modjito continues to establish her penchant for crafting infectious and emotionally resonant gems of sound. If you’re not already across this artist, now’s a perfect time for you to change that.
On her explosive new single House Is On Fire, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Carmen Modjito delivers a soulful call to action.
Throughout the new single, Carmen Modjito glides through a dynamic blend of soul, jazz, and indie-pop, delivering something uniquely her own. With soaring vocal melodies, rich instrumental arrangements, and sharp, unrelenting lyricism, House Is On Fire is oozing with charismatic musical energy.
Over the course of its four-minute run-time, the song builds into something quite cathartic. House Is On Fire was initially inspired by Greta Thunberg’s iconic UN speech, but following the devastating Australian bushfires, holds an extra bit of weight. Here, Modjito presents a scathing and witty call-to-action. House Is On Fire is the kind of anthem that turns heads and commands attention.
This is the latest in string of consistently great releases from Carmen Modjito, and judging by the quality of everything we’ve heard so far, I think we can safely expect plenty more great tunes. In the meantime, do yourself a favour and listen to the new single above.
