Naarm/Melbourne-based indie-pop artist moonsea (Cecilia Xu) unveils her latest single 'Sensitive'

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Naarm/Melbourne-based indie-pop artist moonsea (Cecilia Xu) unveils her latest single 'Sensitive'
Artist: 
moonsea -
Place: 
Brussels
Date: 
Saturday, 2. December 2023

moonsea's musical journey began after moving from Auckland, New Zealand to Melbourne in 2013 to pursue medicine. While at university, she explored music production and released two EPs under her former alias, Sympholily, titled 'Lights' (2017) and 'Baby Blue' (2020).

In late 2020, moonsea embarked on a transformative mentorship with Sophie Payten (Gordi) through the Women In Music program. As accomplished doctors and musicians, Payten offered invaluable guidance and profound insights into harmonizing these dual roles. The mentorship paved the way for her new artistic endeavour, moonsea, a name derived from her Chinese moniker, 海 (ocean) 明 (bright). In 2022, moonsea collaborated with Sydney producer Xavier Dunn, a fellow aficionado of classical music, to release her debut single, 'Lullabye'.

Now, following up her debut single is 'Sensitive', a slow-building, empowering indie-pop track that radiates a feel-good, uplifting energy. The track opens with an innocent and vulnerable verse led by keys and moonsea's feathery vocals as layers of percussion and synths ornament the space. The choruses build with energy like a tentative rebellion before the post-choruses kick in, where the track soars into a euphoric celebration, sweeping you up in swirling guitars like a joyful hug. 

'Sensitive' encapsulates the power and beauty of embracing one's sensitivity. Drawing from her own experiences, moonsea acknowledges the challenges of being an emotionally attuned individual yet ultimately celebrates it as a unique strength.

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