In Buddhist philosophy, suffering is deeply connected to the mistaken belief that things don’t change, because people are convinced that their circumstances, relationships, emotions or even sense of self remains the same. However, it’s a universal truth that everything in life is impermanent. For the Latvia-born, Austria-based musician BAIBA she came to the realisation that even in the hardest of times, there’s a way through. She captures this moment of revelation in her newest single ‘Darkest Hour’.
Before we dive into the track, here’s how BAIBA sums up the message: “Darkest Hour is about feeling ready to be happy. We’ve all struggled, been self-destructive, fought our own battles… but that’s okay. There’s always a new wave that washes away the pain, simplifying our existence and reminding us that we’ve already supported and nourished ourselves.”
Not only is this sentiment so relatable, but the song’s production retains that sense of emotional vulnerability. The track was actually a spontaneous creation fuelled by hip-hop beats and wine (a fantastic combination in our opinion). As such, producer Moritz Kristmann left BAIBA‘s vocal demo untouched and unfiltered to maintain the spirit of inception. From that jam session to the minimal production, the result is an effervescent mix of light electronica, personal lyricism and soothing vocals.
Accompanying ‘Darkest Hour’ is a visual montage of BAIBA and her friends making music, performing shows, connecting with the world and simply taking in life’s sweet moments. It’s another point where this artist’s personality and the uplifting message of this song shine through.
If ‘Darkest Hour’ has caught your attention, then do check out her upcoming album DELUSIONAL, which delves further into identity, self-doubt and breaking free from self-imposed narratives.
You can also listen to ‘Darkest Hour’ in our Shades of Pop playlist.
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