Lola Young is a young new performer, who is already attracting a healthy fanbase with over 41K followers on her Instagram page. Originating from South London, she is carving out a strong reputation as one of the UKs most exciting new up and coming artists. 

Put quite simply, Annabel’s House refers to a party, but lyrically there is very little to be happy about in this song. I found the lyrics dark, with drug use, dependency on someone who was not the right person and a certain degree of toxic masculinity that echoes throughout the main lyrics of the chorus. The words paint a vivid picture, and as the listener you find yourself hanging on every word. 

Lola Young has a rich tone to her voice, with undertones of Amy Winehouse that come through and match the sinister words that are put across. Musically, the production is as close to perfect in terms of balance of vocals and backing. With a low vocal line, piano, synths and some bass that is high in the mix, it creates a full sound that allows the lyrics to effortlessly float throughout the verses and chorus. The final piece is something that at first I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel, but the more I listened, the more interested I became in the melody lines, the arrangements and most importantly Lola Young as an artist. 

Author: Phil Arnold

Phil Arnold is a musician, producer and music reviewer from Devon, in the South West of England. Whilst not writing music reviews, Phil also writes and records under the name of Ugbrooke.