Erin McKellar's ‘Overthinking’ Is A Soulful Ode To The Racing Mind
Erin McKellar. Photo supplied.
Sydney singer Erin McKellar is an award-winning vocalist, and her debut single Overthinking shows why. It’s a track about being alone with your thoughts, and being unable to turn your brain off to get some rest. It’s an all-too-relatable feeling, and Erin’s soulful vocals break down the topic over some jazzy instrumentation. You’ll feel yourself getting lost in the groove of the track - and it’s a taste of what’s to come from Erin. She takes influence from artists like Etta James, Amy Winehouse and more, but her vocal qualities are all her own.
The pace of Overthinking is perfect for unwinding after a long day, and I can see this playing in a jazz bar while you’re relaxing with a loved one. Erin’s voice is as sugary as it is soulful, and you’ll want to sit back and enjoy this track like a fine glass of wine. We’ve all been thinking a lot more about the future in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, and I think that’s captured in Overthinking. If you’re struggling with where you want your life to go (or you’ve recently figured things out), then this song might just be the guiding light you need.
Speaking about the track, Erin says it captures the moment where you’re alone with your thoughts. “Overthinking was birthed during the heart of Covid-19 lockdown. It was in the moment when everyone was forced indoors and had the time and space to re-evaluate where they are at in life - that sparked this song. We all overthink, especially when there are less life distractions around. This song captures the relatability of overthinking but also the poignant idea of letting go and being content with our ever-evolving self.”
Check out Overthinking below. If your life is missing a bit of soul, then this is the track you’re looking for. Not being able to turn your brain off is an issue for many people (me included) but if you immerse yourself in tracks like Overthinking, then you’ll find yourself transported to another place by the music. For me, it takes me to a place of absolute peace. I can feel the day wash away as I’m listening to this track - and I hope it makes you feel the same way!