With her new release, "Still Here", Susie Maddocks once again proves herself to be a courageous and sincere storyteller in song. With 28 releases under her belt since 2023, Susie clearly isn’t letting up, and you can really hear the weight of that in this tune, not just listening to it, but feeling it. Self-written and produced with Charlie Crane, the song is an expansive consideration of stamina, self-confidence, and the gentle might of perseverance.
"Still Here" has an arresting quality, with instrumental work that lays down a gossamer-like, emotive backdrop for Susie’s voice to soar over, mellow, heartfelt, and wonderfully melodic. There’s a chatty intimacy to her singing that comes across as both personal and universal, one of the trademarks of her songwriting, which fans have come to appreciate in songs like "Believe That I Can Too" and "Hey God, It’s Me." Raised in a home bursting at the seams with music, Susie's fluid melodies and open-hearted lyrics reflect the ease with which she builds upon her mother’s aptian devotion to the form lines land like confessions.
"Still Here" represents a cry of survival and self-affirmation. It’s not heavy-handed, it’s full of hope, introspection, and, most importantly, reality. Listeners are invited into Susie’s world not just to understand how she floated, but also to perceive their own survival being tossed back at them.
A song for fans, new and old. "Still Here" is proof that music can be a lifeline, bringing us closer together and celebrating our unwavering dedication to who we are. With each new release, Susie Maddocks continues to establish herself as a global advocate for inspiration through song, noticing that we’re always there but often pay no mind, and is indeed still here.