With their debut EP, All is Forgiven released last year, Enola has returned with “It’s Not Love”. Blending their post-punk roots into synth driven beats that ring wonderfully with an 80s goth sound, “It’s Not Love” channels Siouxsie and the Banshees and Kate Bush for me.
With AIR Awards nominations including Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year and Best Independent Punk Album or EP, “It’s Not Love” arrives amid a wave of hard earned recognition for Enola.
The track is a beautiful bold sonic evolution for Enola. With a sound that takes one back in time, it’s the vocals of Enola that delivers raw emotion and powerful introspection. With the song exploring the complexities of love and the reasons we remain in situations that may no longer serve one.
Enola explains,
“It’s about shaking the habitual tie…Sometimes, it’s not real love that keeps us in situations, but more fear, guilt, and the inability to let go.”
The integration of electronic elements creates a dynamic backdrop for the personal musings, crafting a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. With its poetic intensity, haunting atmospheres, and fierce conviction, “It’s Not Love” is vulnerable and heartfelt and begs one to question their own attachments and the nature of their relationships.
