Elissa Parsons – “In Between”

Elissa Parsons has just released her second single, In Between, and it’s a big, sweeping pop ballad that actually earns its dramatic moments. The song is built on string arrangements and stacked vocal harmonies that give it this warm, enveloping sound without feeling overdone.

The core idea here is about those quiet, in-between moments in relationships and life, the ones that don’t make for big Instagram posts but matter more than the milestone events. Elissa co-wrote this with Alex Dukas and worked with producer Jared Haschek to bring it together. The recording includes more than twelve vocal layers and an eight-piece string ensemble, which sounds ambitious on paper but comes across as genuine rather than showy.

Her gospel roots and pop influences come through clearly, and you can hear echoes of artists like Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men in how she approaches melody and harmony. She handled vocals, piano, and arrangement work herself, and that level of involvement shows in how cohesive everything sounds.

Elissa has been performing locally and internationally for a while now, including tribute shows in Melbourne, so this isn’t someone just starting out. In Between shows she’s ready to step forward with her own material in a real way. Follow Elissa on social media to catch whatever she puts out next in 2025.