By: Maria Williams
Having covered the complexities of motherhood on her debut single ‘Bullet Trains,’ Nashville artist Audra Watt continues to navigate difficult themes with ease on her newest single. ‘The Good Of It’ – which is out now – sees the artist wrestling with the nature of losing someone in your and then finding the courage to finally let them go.
Nashville-based artist Audra Watt has just released her latest single, ‘The Good Of It,’ as she reaches new heights in her still-young career.
The artist, whose musical journey started from a young age when her parents played ‘60s and ‘70s folk-rock records in their family home, has evolved into an incredible performer in recent years, bringing her life’s experiences to bear on her songwriting.
For Audra, music had always been a foundation stone in how she has lived her life. But it is only in recent years that she’s fully committed herself to this lifelong passion. Approaching her 40th birthday – and returning to Nashville (where she spent her college years) – Audra decided to recommit herself to songwriting.
Arguably, the timing couldn’t be better. Audra was able to bring four decades of growth and a wide variety of influences to her songwriting abilities. A brief listen to her songs will show that – beyond being talented – Audra Watt is also cross-generational. Critics have stated that her music will resonate with millennial women who grew up listening to artists like Alanis Morissette, Fiona Apple, and Jewel, as well as their teenage daughters discovering new artists like Katelyn Tarver and Sierra Ferrell. This is the key to what makes Audra unique; she has the brash open-hearted lyricism of someone like Alanis Morissette, with the more gentle, modern melodies of someone like Taylor Swift.
Audra’s first single ‘Bullet Trains’, focused on the complexities of motherhood and the passage of time. It was surprisingly honest for a debut single, with Audra making clear that she wasn’t prepared to take half-measures when it came to her songwriting.
Photo Courtesy: Audra Watt / Nashville-based songwriter Audra Watt.
She has said herself that she wants to be different from most other artists. “In a world where authenticity often takes a backseat, [my] songs embody the idea of self-care and the beauty found in the journey towards greatness.” This authenticity is there even in her aesthetic. She is comfortable with looking both “airily feminine” and “grungy,” with the main message being to embrace your own personal contradictions and complexities. She has made clear that, no matter what success she might have or what the future brings, she wants her music is a source of hope and encouragement for listeners.
There is little doubt that this message will come across to anyone who hits play on ‘The Good Of It.’ Audra’s second single is a brave ballad about uncertainty, memory, and letting go. Under the deceptively simple lyrics, she shows that she’s not afraid to be vulnerable when it comes to losing someone.
‘The Good Of It’ is out now on streaming services. Find out more about Audra Watt here.
Published by: Nelly Chavez
