Welcome back to #DUMjamsDebut, DUM DUM Zine’s music feature where we pair a spankin’ new track with an intimate, behind the scenes peek on the song from the artist. You might recognize this artist from her work with MetronOhm: check out the latest tune from singer/songwriter Annabelle Maginnis!
Photo by Fanny Chu Photography
You may recognize Annabelle Maginnis from her work with the band MetronOhm: she’s been using her ethereal voice as well as her mandolin and violin skills to blend folk, R&B, and hip-hop sounds with the group for years. Now, musical multi-hypenate Annabelle is blending genres on a new project. Her latest song “Steady” is the second single from her upcoming debut project, Free Debris. You can catch her live at The Echo on May 13th!
Check out the song below, and keep reading to learn more about it!
For “Steady,” Annabelle collaborated with LA-based keyboardist and producer Smile High Club and hip-hop artist Def Sound. Together, they’ve created a reflective and atmospheric (and catchy!) track that is like a deep breath of fresh air: calming, centering, and energizing.
The song also features percussion by Teddy Roxpin, guitar by Max Newman of The Main Squeeze, bass by Will Robinson and mixing by Delwin Campbell of CAPYAC.
We asked Annabelle to tell us more about the song and its meaning:
“I find myself getting frustrated with the amount of time I spend waiting for other people: whether in traffic, in line, on hold, or even in creative collaborations. There is a fine and ambiguous line between being patient and wasting time. This song explores two paradoxical mentalities: the first verse is a rushed version of myself in which I have my blinders onto other people, telling them to stay back. It’s fast and efficient, but liable to miss a lot. At this point, the chorus insinuates that the others aren’t ready to move with me because I’m going too fast for them. Def’s verse honors the other, playing with poetry that displays how one can grow further through loving each other. After his verse, the chorus takes on a different meaning. Then the words “Stay back if you’re not ready to go fast, I’m moving steady,” may allow the term steady to be interpreted like the phrase “going steady” in a romantic way with another person: steady and strong. During the bridge, Def and I beautify the experience of slowing down with another person. Although the words remain the same in each hook, the lines in final chorus suggest that we have to catch our breath and combine the excitement of hustle with some patience.”
Annabelle’s debut Free Debris comes out this summer. You can listen to “Steady” on all streaming platforms, and purchase the track on Amazon. Be sure to catch Annabelle Maginnis and Smile High Club at The Echo on May 13th!
Friday, May 3rd 2019