Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Yagki‘s latest single “Alone” is a haunting and introspective journey that showcases her prowess as a multi-faceted artist. The track – produced by Nico Scali, mixed by James Guido, and mastered by Klaus Hill – is a gripping and cinematic blend of grunge guitars, intimate vocals, and eerie synths that transports listeners to Yagki’s dark and emotional world.
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From the opening moments of “Alone” Yagki’s vocals draw you in, her impassioned melodies hovering above the layered backing vocals. As the track progresses, the controlled tension builds towards the chorus, which explodes with raw emotion. Yagki’s vocal delivery is powerful and emotive, conveying the weight of the song’s subject matter with precision.
The instrumental arrangement is equally impressive, as the grunge-inspired guitar riffs, haunting synths, and driving drums create an intense and brooding soundscape that complements Sarah’s vocals perfectly. The controlled tension of the verses gives way to a cathartic release in the chorus, with the layered instrumentation adding depth and complexity to the track.
Sarah’s music video directed and edited by Max Pasalic, is a stunning visual representation of the song’s themes of isolation and mania. Shot on both digital and tape (Hi-8), the video combines both digital and analogue elements, creating a mesmerizing and disorienting experience for the viewer. Sarah’s performance is both haunting and captivating, and the editing reflects the track’s emotional peaks and valleys throughout the nearly 2-minute and 50-second runtime.
“Alone” is a powerful and moving single that showcases Sarah’s talents as a songwriter, vocalist, and artist, and a great addition to her already strong stable of tracks. To celebrate the release of the new single, Sarah took the time out of her day to answer a couple questions for Eat This Music as part of our latest “What I’ve Been Listening To” series.
Who is Sarah Yagki and how did the namesake come about?
Sarah Yagki is an alternative pop/rock artist, and the name is my own name. I chose to keep this as part of my stage name because ‘Yagki’ is the most unique part about my name, coming from a Lebanese heritage and who I am is based off the past before me. I kept ‘Sarah’ as part of the name to keep the vulnerability and individuality against my past (my last name).
What artists or bands are on your must-listen to list lately and why?
Charlotte Lawrence – her most recent single ‘Bodybag’ is haunting to say the least! Lawrence creates a dark, moody but ever so addictive style of pop in her music that I love.
Eden – EDEN is my favourite artist and was the artist that got me inspired to write. His lyricism and creation of his own world in his music was what inspired me to. The track I’d listen to is ‘Gravity’.
Jessie Murph – Murph does a similar style of music to Charlotte Lawrence but discusses and shares heavier topics. The subject matter and vulnerability in her music is inspiring.
When you go into the recording studio to work on new material, what are your must-haves?
Strawberries, lots of water, tea, and my computer to write on!
Which song of someone else’s (artist or band) would you have liked to feature on and why?
I would love to have featured on anything and everything Blake Rose. He’s a Western Australian artist and I fell in love with his track ‘Gone’.
I will always and forever say Blake Rose at least once in most interviews and one day he will see it aha!
Which song, or songs, of yours would you recommend to a first-time listener and why?
I would recommend Rewind and I Love You, I Lied.
I recommend ‘Rewind’ because it emphasises and brings to the fore my soundscape and atmosphere I love to create in my music. It surrounds you with a world that is cinematic, large and emotive. ‘I Love You, I Lied’ I would recommend showing the energy, aggression, and intensity that I explore in my music.
What led you into using music as your creative outlet, and keeps you making music?
Music became my creative outlet because I felt isolated and wanted to find a way to communicate my feelings and stories. I started this at a young age, finding music, reading, writing and anything with words to express. What keeps me making music is the passion to share and story tell through my music.
