Liya Shapiro – “Burning Bridges”

Liya Shapiro just shared with us her latest, titled “Burning Bridges”. It starts off with this quiet, haunting piano that feels like you’re standing on the edge of something, soft, but full of tension. Then, the song just unravels in the best way. Her voice starts off almost whispering, kind of confessional, and before you know it, everything explodes, guitars slicing through the quiet, drums pounding like a panic attack set to music.

There’s something about the way it builds and falls apart that feels super raw and real. It’s like she’s fighting herself and letting go at the same time, and that cello is coming back at the end? it’s just impressive and it’s the best way to end a beautiful piece. The whole thing is messy in a beautiful way. It doesn’t try to tie everything up. It just leaves you there, in that space of quiet wreckage, and I’ve had it on repeat all morning. This track feels like a punch to the gut, in the best, most addictive way.

If you’re not already following Liya Shapiro, now’s the time. Go find her on socials and keep an eye out, whatever she puts out next, I need it in my life.