Indie Pop sensation from Richmond, Virginia, Penelope makes a stellar arrival with her latest single, “The Way It Makes Me Feel.” The song is a glistening hybrid of emotional honesty and euphoric soundscapes, a relieving anthem for everyone who’s loved too hard and lost themselves in the process.
Penelope immediately engages the listener from the start with her voice, tender and powerful, bringing the ache of heartbreak, while still sparkling with wisdom and strength. “The Way It Makes Me Feel” throws itself headfirst into the chaos of unhealthy love, the temporary push and pull between desire and pain. What makes “The Way It Makes Me Feel” so endlessly fascinating is its refusal to stay broken. It grows dynamically, blossoming into an empowering act of self-realization.
The single falls between despair and bliss, it has a bittersweet hue. Airy synths, crisp percussion, and swelling melodies combine to create an atmosphere that’s at once intimate and striking. It’s the kind of song that wallops you on late-night drives, where reflection and release in equal measure may be achieved.
Part breakup song, part declaration of a new beginning, “The Way It Makes Me Feel” heralds a parallel in Penelope’s continued artistic development, one built on honesty, storytelling, and the reclaiming of personal power. It’s an invitation to feel something strongly, reckon with the messiness of love, and emerge stronger on the other side.
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