Maja Lena is the project of Swedish folk singer-songwriter Marianne Parrish, formerly of alt-folk band Low Chimes, has announced that her sophomore album Pluto will be out on November 18th via Chiverin Records.
With this news came the release of its lead single “No More Flowers.” It’s a rousing blend of artful folk-rock with an ethereal charm and sunny spirit that combines with its atmosphere to deliver a majestical and wonderous listen, giving off major Aldous Harding vibes.
About the track, Parrish details:
“No More Flowers” marks the acceptance of a close friendship ending or changing course, and deciding to stop putting energy into something unreciprocated.
I’d been re-watching Studio Ghibli films at the time and fell in love with some of the earlier heavily synth driven soundtracks. I liked the idea of some the parts sounding like creatures from another world in conversation with each other, which Rob managed to emulate better than I could imagine.
Despite the song not being of a particularly happy theme, I wanted the music to feel fun and uplifting, as sometimes change can be a really good thing, even if it doesn’t initially feel that way.
Enjoy a listen to “No More Flowers” now below.
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