Far-east born and Australia-raised singer ASIA is proving that openness can be a superpower on her second single, "Closure." Melding contemporary R&B with tinges of neo-soul, the song encompasses that raw moment when someone makes a difficult decision when the outside world looks confident and strong, but inside you're filled with doubt.
The beating heart of the song is ASIA's voice, soulful but modern, carrying all the weight of emotion without warbling into melodrama. There's an honesty in her performance, and every note lands with force as if you are being clued into some kind of confidential reveal. The song is a grooving track featuring plenty of sultry vibes and warm sounds that evoke the smooth classic soul of yesteryear, with just the right amount of grungy alternative R&B thrown in for good measure.
This duality reflects the song's sentiment, which explores the tension between appearing confident on the surface and questioning everything internally. As her second single, "Closure" announces an artist who is not only finding her voice but commanding it. The track marks ASIA as someone to watch, an artist who refuses to shy away from emotional complexity while writing music that's lush, soulful, and entirely resonant. And it's a tribute to the bravery of staring into the deep, all done up in soul-stirring sound.