Single Review: Loneliest Girl

Reshma’s enchanting new single Loneliest Girl takes a dark approach to the story of a collapsed romance. Having previously built a career in her birthplace of Kuala Lumpur, Loneliest Girl serves as Reshma’s debut musical endeavour into the English language, answering her ambition to release a song in New Zealand, where she grew up.

Loneliest Girl boasts high-quality, anthemic pop production. The thrilling drumbeats are a highlight of the track, taking the emotionally intense lyrics to even greater heights by adding a sense of adrenaline to the mix. The song proudly displays Reshma’s impressive vocals, making excellent use of her deep, enchanting tone, as well as the incredibly clear moments of her higher range.

Structurally, Loneliest Girl’s composition effectively reflects its powerful subject matter in a palatable way. Moody verses emphasising the song’s storyline lead into a sultry, emphatic chorus, at one point bridged by a series of beautiful ad-libs. Whilst the bridge is somewhat simplistic, Reshma quickly returns to that stunning chorus, recognising exactly where the song’s highest highs lie.

Having certainly proven her chops in multiple musical languages, it will be exciting to follow Reshma’s journey from here. Loneliest Girl will leave you craving more from this unique and intriguing artist.