Introducing the Vibrant Debut from London's T Maraschino, "Clementine"
Our hearts stopped and we were afraid we might melt from the explosive, new single from T Maraschino. The electronic/alternative artist hailing from London, UK, T (Talisa) Maraschino, started this winter off with an energetic single, “Clementine.” The 21-year old singer-songwriter understands the adolescent years of romance and heartbreak, and channels those feelings throughout her music. Stick around to find out why her new single, “Clementine” pushes her above the rest of the crowd!
Drawing inspiration from early 2000’s artists like Avril Lavigne and Lily Allen, “Clementine,’” is filled with passion and mixed with dreamy pop influences, there truly is never a dull moment throughout the single. Created with collaborator James Casper, the single takes the form of a pop ballad meant to feel what T Maraschino was going through. T Maraschino understands how to effectively construct melodies based on electronic sounds and deep synths, “following in the footsteps of Charli XCX.”
“Growing up on the internet, I think my brain has been infected by pop culture and cult classic films that provoke me to over-dramatize certain situations.” - T Maraschino
“Clementine” starts off with this really synthetic and almost eerie tone. Followed by Maraschino’s aesthetic vocals and a rhythm you can’t help but bop too, the single is flawlessly crafted. The inclusion of different harmonies utilizing her voice and the different synths, creates a consistently mesmerizing overlay that keeps the listeners on their toes. With a constantly changing rhythm and new sounds between every verse and chorus, the song is fresh and finds a way to be unpredictably entertaining.
“I like to view Clementine as the innocent and naive pain one can go through or perhaps a non-existent romance viewed through rose tinted glasses.” - T Maraschino
T Maraschino’s lyrics are nothing short of crafty and creative. “Clementine” introduces us to the idea of unrequited love as a teenager, focusing on a ballad that sounds anything but. With lyrics such as, “Go down safe and sound with you/Still lost but I think I found something new” and “But for you I’ll leave an orange sky/the way you held me on those winter nights,” shows T Maraschino’s artistic ability in establishing vivid imagery and emotion through her songwriting. Taking us through the ins-and-outs of teenage romance through her pop ballad, T Maraschino is on point with every word she sings and line she constructs.
From a constantly vibrant debut single, there is no doubt T Maraschino is developing into the future of pop music. The beautifully arranged debut single, “Clementine” is joining the music industry as an iconic pop ballad. Throughout the creatively engineered sounds, synths, and vocals, we are even more excited to see what T Maraschino has in store following her debut. With her talent and lyricism, T Maraschino is definitely an alternative artist to keep on your radar!