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@isla.noon is back. Today the shimmering, alt-pop artist releases her new single ‘Body,’ an arresting and spellbinding reclamation of self. Premiering on @pilerats_ ‘Body’ was described as “triumphant and commanding alt-pop” which “strikes a satisfying balance between laidback drums and lush synths with big, overblown arrangements, all the while keeping Noon’s ethereal vocals at the forefront, resulting in an addictive and engaging cut.”
The track begins with haunting swells of Noon’s instantly recognisable voice which beckons us into her world. Then, delicately and tentatively, she asks ‘Body, what do I do to make you my home?’
“Growing up, it was always very important to me to be recognised for my ideas, for my creative work, for what I had to say,” says Noon. “As I grew into a young woman I became uncomfortable with the sense that my physical form was preceding those things, that the way I was perceived and treated seemed to hinge on how I looked, dressed, and carried my body. At times, this body felt like a risky vehicle to be in. Writing ‘Body’ was a step toward excavating some of that unwelcome noise from my own mind and extending a quiet peace offering to myself.”
The music video premiered on @backseatmafia and was described as haunting with a performance by Noon that is “mesmerising and enigmatic, with an intensity that burns the retina.” Directed by talented and artful film maker @osharaardelean with cover art photography by @ezrasimons
‘Body’ was made with Noon’s long time collaborator Maude Minnie Morris, and also features the talents of Lips frontwoman Steph Brown on keys. Noon reflects “when I brought the song to Maude, we realised we needed to embrace the chaos. We pushed the dynamics to the limit when it became clear that the song wanted to take up a lot of space - and so we let it.”
Now, ‘Body’ opens a new chapter for Noon and she gently offers it to the world “in all its messy self-contradiction and intensity, in all its cautious intimacy, in all its strength and light.”
lyrics
'Body' by Isla Noon
Verse 1:
Body,
What do I do to make you my home?
I know I’m grown now but I don’t feel it
I walk around like I’m still alone
Pre-Chorus:
And I look at you in the mirror
Wishing I felt like myself when I see ya
Chorus:
Body in the mirror looks like my mother
Body in the mirror looks like my mother
Have you ever been mine?
Have you ever been, have you ever been mine?
Verse 2:
Curved sides
Sometimes I want to hide you where nobody can want you
I’m so sorry you’ve ended up on me
I wish my only goal was to be desired
Pre-Chorus:
But you precede me in ways I can’t control
And I feel bad ‘cause I know it’s never been your fault
Chorus:
Body in the mirror looks like my mother
Body in the mirror looks like my mother
Have you ever been mine?
Have you ever been, have you ever been mine?
Chorus:
Body in the mirror looks like my mother
Body in the mirror looks like my mother
Have you ever been mine?
Have you ever been, have you ever been mine?
Outro:
Body in the mirror looks like my mother
credits
released September 22, 2023
Body was written and produced by Isla Noon and Maude Minnie Morris at Bigpop Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa
Mixed by Maude Minnie Morris and Chris van de Geer
Mastered by Howard at BringItOn
Video:
Director: Oshara Ardelean
DoP: Ben Williams
1st AC: Viran Ranaweera
Camera /LX Assistant: Jordy Muller
Production Assistant: Erica Harrison
MUA: Jemma Barclay
Drawing on the evocative high of pop through expansive synthesizers and gripping melodies, the music of songwriter and vocalist Isla Noon isn’t easily defined by genre labels, but rather centered by a depth of emotion that cuts to the core.
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