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We first heard Hannah Jane Lewis when her catchy, summer-doused pop tune “Raincheck” was released in 2017, now the emerging British pop act has returned with “Aftershock”.
HJL’s music is perfectly moulded pop for the streaming era; three minute douses of bubble-gum escapism, standing out from the crowd through her ability to carry emotion and deep meaning through, otherwise, uplifting melodies.
Having been born in England, her family moved to Florida when she was growing up, leading to her studying music and drama at NYU. When she returned to the UK a few years ago, she hit the ground running on finally making her original music. She was discovered when single “Why Start a War” (from her 2016-released debut EP) went to the Top 5 on Hype Machine and picked up critical acclaim.
In latest single – Aftershock – she has a moody tune which embeds her position as an exciting pop riser worth keeping an eye on.
