Prima Hera, the soaring talent known for her beautifully haunting vocals, has returned with her sophomore single Michigan after the smashing success of her debut release. As a long-awaited solo project from Stef Williamson, Prima Hera effortlessly layers her ethereal voice with a reverb-heavy piano to create a breathtakingly melancholic pop haze that leaves you entranced.
Now based in Sheffield, Prima Hera has already made waves with her launching single Sidecar, which garnered airplay from BBC Sheffield and BBC York. Tom Robison’s ‘Fresh on the Net’ even voted it as a Fresh Fave, while Christian Carlisle (BBC Sheffield) described it as “sumptuous” and an “engaging listen” leaving him hungry for more.
Michigan is a must-listen indie ballad that captures the essence of unrequited love with its poignant lyrics, emotive vocals and atmospheric melody. The soulful, slow-tempo track creates a notable listening experience that draws you in with the raw vulnerability of Prima Hera’s voice, while tugging at your heartstrings with its story of love that is not reciprocated.
“I wanted to capture a sense of deep longing followed by a resignation to the fact that, for all the effort you put into a relationship, the feeling isn’t matched by the one you love. It’s Roy Orbison’s ‘I Drove All Night’ but if the other person wasn’t that bothered either way.”
– Prima Hera (photographed by Emma Ledwith)
If you’re looking for a deeply moving and relatable song that showcases incredible talent, then Michigan is the perfect choice and is now available to stream on all platforms.