Pollena reflects on uncertainty and self-doubt on her debut release "The Pool"

Former Girlhood backing singer Pollena offers intimate exploration on debut single, "The Pool”. Opening on intricate beats, the mix of Pollena’s intimate vocals and soothing synth tones allows her first solo release to sound both elegant and all-encompassing.

With the influence of acclaimed producer, Kirk Spencer, Pollena has crafted a track that calmly blurs between genres, finding a comfortable home anywhere from indie to electronica. Lyrically, the track reflects the inner longing for direction and meaning in a climate where both are difficult to come by. “'The Pool' is inspired by transition, sexual fulfilment and the tension of being trapped in a feeling of ‘otherness’,” Pollena shares..

Moments of transition are often difficult periods, full of uncertainty and self-doubt. But in "The Pool", Pollena manufactures an inner calmness that acts as a guide for those similarly struggling. “Bring it to life in my dreams,” she sings in the chorus, a sentiment given extra gravitas by the descending bassline played out in a neat counterpoint.

Drawing from her own struggles and vulnerabilities, Pollena has crafted a debut single that is full of honesty and hope. With the future of lockdown still unclear, her exquisite songwriting will likely remain a guide to those looking for answers.

“We've all struggled during the last six months, feeling isolated and getting used to what life is when things are falling apart all around us,” Pollena adds, expanding on the meaning of her lyrics. "I wanted to write something that would be an escape for anyone who feels disconnected by showing a way out, a transition, that happens from inside when everything outside is so unsettled.

"'The Pool' is about learning to find balance and escape in yourself, not in external things like who you're with or how people view you”.