AZRA Wears Her Heart On Her Sleeve In Cathartic Pop Rock Anthem “i wish you would cry”
“i wish you would cry” embodies the inevitable experience of coming to terms with years of repressed emotions as they come to a boiling point. AZRA confronts feelings she didn’t even know she had, gives herself the grace to process those emotions in her own way, and redefines her meaning of strength in this epic ode to reclaiming control of your narrative.
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 7th, 2023) - Los Angeles based Substance Pop artist AZRA introduces fans to a new layer of her artistry with “i wish you would cry,” a stunning follow-up to her early March release, “ALL OUT.” With “ALL OUT” being played on KROQ, a world renowned alternative rock station based in the greater Los Angeles area, fans are eager to see what the powerhouse songstress has in store for her second single in support of her EP releasing this summer. AZRA embraces the stark contrast between these releases with “ALL OUT” being a bold, empowering self-love anthem, while “i wish you would cry” is a love letter to ourselves begging in our darkest moments to find the courage to face our demons and honor whatever feelings that follow. This track manifests from an unignorable feeling bubbling up from the depths of your soul demanding to be heard and felt; in our most vulnerable moments when we stand face to face with pent up emotions, this track makes the space for self-compassion. Listeners can expect to hear the essence of icons like Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus, and Bebe Rexha on “i wish you would cry.”
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“i wish you would cry” speaks loudest to anyone who has ever experienced extreme internal struggle despite seeming like they have their life together on the outside; it is a moment of vulnerability, acceptance, and compassion in which listeners are able to unmask and be present with the truest version of themselves, for better or worse. Embellished with heavy 808 bass, impassioned vocals, and epic electric guitar forward choruses, this track recognizes that people across all backgrounds know the pain of internal conflict, and urges them to recognize the importance of both accepting and allowing themselves to cry through their traumas in order to lessen the burden. For AZRA, “[she] hope[s] listeners can find comfort, understanding, and compassion through this single. That it's okay to feel sad, alone, lost, and hopeless sometimes.” She hopes “i wish you would cry” reminds listeners that there is strength in vulnerability, and that allowing yourself to feel even your most uncomfortable feelings is necessary. It’s no secret that life can get hard, and it is healthy to allow yourself the space to cry it out.
Cover: Devin Wilson
Stream “i wish you would cry” on all major streaming platforms April 7th.
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More about AZRA:
Pop-rock goddess AZRA is a South Korean-born, Bay area-raised, now multidisciplinary Los Angeles based independent artist making waves with more than just her music. As an accomplished author (The Cupcake Theory), motivational speaker, dancer, model, and musician, AZRA has effectively established herself as a formidable force in the entertainment industry with a promise that any artistic expression she shares with the world will have substance, depth, and purpose behind them to uplift others along their life's journey. She shares her story through her signature Substance Pop sound - an entirely new genre of music that channels cathartic power pop, rock, dance, and metal influences with heavy 808 beats to electrify your entire body.
Keeping in line with the status quo has never been something of priority to the powerhouse songstress. Invigorated by an unshakeable boldness, empowering angst, and life-long affinity for performance, AZRA has learned the importance of never backing down regardless of what society deems acceptable. Channeling this philosophy into creating the 6th Dimension, a whole new world where you can live life to the fullest and be whoever you’ve always wanted to be, AZRA approaches every live performance with the goal of transporting her audience into the 6th Dimension along with her. Breaking through barriers of complacency and uniformity has allowed this powerhouse to embrace her crown, unapologetically, and inspire her fans to do the same. She immigrated to San Jose, CA with her family at 9 years old, and did whatever it took to overcome the hardships that came with having to rediscover oneself after a life-altering change. AZRA now seeks to empower others to fearlessly follow their dreams in spite of their hardships. Listeners can get a taste of the 6th Dimension on AZRA’s first release of 2023, “ALL OUT,” that has since found itself on the renowned LA based alternative radio station, KROQ, as well as receiving recognition from various other music tastemakers.
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