ZARA SMILE STRIKES A CHORD WITH RAW NEW SINGLE ‘FIGHT BACK’
Rising queer alt-folk artist Zara Smile returns with the emotionally charged single ‘Fight Back’, a stirring exploration of imposter syndrome wrapped in rich, orchestral instrumentation. Following the success of ‘Misplaced’, the Liverpool-based artist continues to carve out a distinctive space with their genre-bending sound.
Balancing vulnerability with grit, ‘Fight Back’ captures the inner conflict of self-doubt and creative fear, voiced through diaristic lyrics and experimental time signatures. “I wrote [Fight Back] to feel like a five-minute panic attack, a reflection of doing it scared, even when you feel inadequate.”
The track’s folk-infused arrangement, layered with strings, horns, and Zara’s heart-rending vocals, builds to a cathartic crescendo. It’s a quiet anthem of resilience—one that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt like they’re falling short but keeps showing up anyway.
Originally from south London, Zara Smile blends influences from Laura Marling and Joni Mitchell to Riot Grrrl punk and 2000s emo. With a sound that ignites and disarms, they invite listeners deep into a world of honest storytelling and emotional release.
