Delving into the indie-pop newcomer’s fun, sincere, and hopelessly relatable take on saying too much, too soon.
Hailing from the Mornington Peninsula, Lani is swiftly establishing herself as a compelling new voice in the pop landscape.
Drawing clear inspiration from the timeless melodies of The Beatles and the cinematic melancholy of Lana Del Rey, she forges a sound that feels both nostalgically rich and refreshingly modern.
Her artistry is a study in compelling contrasts: she is a sought-after voice in the high-energy EDM world, yet her own solo work is defined by intimate, soul-baring storytelling.
This versatility is her superpower, allowing her to command a festival stage one moment and break a listener’s heart with a whispered confession the next.
With a classy, self-assured presence, Lani’s undeniable artistry is poised to make the waves her biography predicts.
Her latest single, ‘I’m Sorry I Love You,’ is a perfect testament to this dynamic range.
Following her haunting and fierce debut, ‘Chameleon,’ which confronted a two-faced ex with sharp lyricism, Lani completely flips the script.
Where her first single was moody and introspective, ‘ISILY’ is a sun-drenched, indie-pop confession.
The track delves into the universally relatable, wonderfully awkward moment of accidentally blurting out your feelings at the worst possible time.
Wrapped in dreamy melodies and irresistibly catchy hooks, the song maintains Lani’s signature blunt honesty but delivers it with a playful wink and a smile.
The production is lighter and more buoyant, creating a fun, cheeky atmosphere that perfectly captures the charming confusion of an unplanned romantic admission.
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Lani’s vocals, while still smooth and evocative, carry a newfound levity, embodying the mixed emotions of regret and genuine affection.
With just two releases, Lani has masterfully demonstrated her artistic depth. ‘I’m Sorry I Love You’ isn’t a retreat from the emotional complexity of ‘Chameleon’; it’s an expansion of it.
She proves that profound connection with an audience doesn’t always come from a place of pain, it can also come from a place of endearing, relatable clumsiness.
It’s a “feel-something” anthem for the hopelessly sincere, solidifying Lani not just as a powerful vocalist, but as a gifted and versatile storyteller unafraid to show every facet of the human experience.
