Mercer Henderson's debut EP "Not Really Strangers" is already turning heads with its delicate balance of heartfelt ballads and irresistibly catchy melodies. Now she's taking you further inside her universe with the arrival of "Don't Wake Me Up," a dreamy folk-pop jewel that sounds like an instant of bliss you never want to end.
Drifting over warm acoustic textures and a melody that remains long after the last note fades, "Don't Wake Me Up" displays Henderson's ability to write songs that share a small and very personal part of her life but resonate universally. Her gentle but powerful vocals float with ease as she describes that dizzying sensation of love so clean you want to stay lost in the dream rather than face the real world. It's a song with the same emotional weight that makes Not Really Strangers an incredible debut.
As a big sister, student, and burgeoning musical force, Henderson is showing that she's a storyteller with a rare talent for transforming intimate moments into melodies that linger. "Don't Wake Me Up" is only the latest testament to her burgeoning artistry, and if this is an indication of what's to come, she's well on her way to carving out an indelible mark on the music landscape.
So put on your headphones, close your eyes, and let "Don't Wake Me Up" take you away. Just don't accuse Mercer of making you never want to wake up.