There’s something brewing in the shadows of the Welsh alt scene, and it hisses like power, heartbreak, and retribution. Catherine Elms has returned- richer, darker, more spellbinding than ever- with ‘Medusa’, the first strike from her upcoming second album.
From the moment the track begins, Elms casts her net with a deep, almost hypnotic piano rhythm that slinks beneath her voice like an omen. Her vocal delivery is both calm and commanding, conjuring an atmosphere thick with tension and beauty. It’s a bold reinvention of a timeless figure- not as a cautionary tale, but as an anthem of unapologetic self-possession. Think myth through a lens of modern reckoning.
Sonically, ‘Medusa’ inhabits that murky realm where gothic rock meets theatrical grandeur. Fans of artists like PJ Harvey or Chelsea Wolfe will find themselves right at home in Elms’ carefully constructed dreamscape. But this isn’t mimicry- it’s metamorphosis. Elms takes the raw DNA of piano-led alt-rock and weaves it into something uniquely her own, equal parts grace and grit.
Lyrically, the track challenges the listener to look inward. It’s not just about embracing imperfection, it’s about reclaiming the very parts of ourselves we’ve been conditioned to repress. In lesser hands, this message could veer into cliché. But Elms delivers it with such clarity and conviction, it feels revelatory.
What makes ‘Medusa’ especially compelling is its fusion of vulnerability and menace. It’s a song that dares you to stare straight into the eyes of the monster- not to turn to stone, but to recognize your reflection.
With this release, Catherine Elms ascends. If this is the first glimpse of her new chapter, we’re in for something fierce and unforgettable. Turn it up, dim the lights, and let ‘Medusa’ whisper in your ear.