On her stirring new single ‘Sonny’, Nicola delivers a performance that feels both intimate and expansive. In my view, she balances vulnerability and strength with remarkable poise: the soft verses draw you in while the chorus lifts you upwards, carried by shimmering instrumentation and warm production. Nicola’s vocal tone is earnest and expressive, making the emotional undercurrent of the songwriting feel lived-in rather than contrived. The arrangement allows each element the subtle percussive pulse, the ambient keys, the breath in her voice to breathe and resonate. Personally, I believe ‘Sonny’ succeeds in crafting a sincere mood of hope and reflection, one that lingers long after the final note fades. This is a standout moment in Nicola’s catalog that merits repeated listens.
Nicola – Sonny
