Heartbreak has a way of sticking with you, and Emma Harner's new single "The Lake" is a soundtrack that captures the beautiful but also gut-wrenching feelings that come with that ache. Emma has just released her newest single, "The Lake," which features Henry Jaminson. Known for her heartfelt lyricism and skilled guitar playing, Emma began gaining attention when she started a series on TikTok, showcasing her music skills. Since then, she has released the EP "Taking My Side" and now her newest single, "The Lake."
Using inspiration from her hometown, Lincoln, Nebraska, "The Lake" offers fans and new listeners the perfect introduction to her and her style of music. She has described this song as "a meditation on the ache of holding onto something that’s already slipping away," which is the best way to describe the honest and emotional feeling that is being held in this song, a personal reflection that can be hard to admit. I believe, as humans, it is difficult to express how we truly feel in life, whether that be in a relationship or at your job, or even just sitting at the dinner table, so for someone like Emma, who creates music that can get those thoughts or feelings into an art form, it is something truly amazing that I think we should all appreciate.
For me, this song feels like the times when you are reminiscing on the moments that you once had with someone, whether they were good or bad. Something so many people, including myself, can relate to. Beyond just the lyrics, this song is gentle and deeply moving, creating a sense of comfort when you listen to it. I personally love it when a song can form a space where you can just listen and relate to, from a listener standpoint, it helps create a stronger connection to that song.
This single displays a perfect blend of both Emma and Henry, showcasing the raw vulnerability that this song holds. Produced by Doug Schadt, who has worked with artists like Ashe, Maggie Rogers, and Claude, "The Lake" delivers a softer and more guitar-driven sound that is familiar to Emma and her artistry.
Emma Harner is paving her way through the music industry. She is someone who I believe people all around the world are going to love and appreciate, not just for her musical skills, but for her honesty about emotions that are included in her art. I believe "The Lake" is a great way to start and become familiar with her artistry. She will be headlining her first U.S and European tours this year, with both the London and Manchester shows having sold out already.
