EP Review: AJ Mclovely Releases new EP called 'Healing'

EP Review: AJ Mclovely Releases new EP called ‘Healing’

I am happy to introduce to you one of the nicest, kindest and most talented musicians I know; and trust me, I know a lot of musicians in the line of work that I do. AJ Mclovely is truly one of the coolest musicians I have come across and, although she has enjoyed success on numerous radio stations around the world, I can’t help but think that her music career is the start of something big with her new 4-track EP called Healing.

AJ Mclovely’s New EP ‘Healing’, upon first listen, I would say the arrangement of the music and angelic sound of her voice are what first came to mind when I listened to it. It is only once I focused on the words and then actually interviewed her that I had a deeper understanding what the songs are about or what their source was when she started writing them. Most of the EP is about heartache, but also about coming through it to the other side, and how music can change your life. AJ has unfortunately been through a lot of late, including losing her dad to cancer, her marriage breaking down and even enduring a miscarriage. All of which is very hard to deal with, but I am happy to say that, throughout all the heartache, music literally saved her life and her mental state. By writing these songs, it not only gave AJ the strength to feel like fighting another day, but it shows in her music and I can already see how these songs could also inspire other people who are going through similar challenges.

Although all the songs on the track are beautiful, my favourite track off the EP has to be track 2 called ‘Hold on’: The lyrics and acoustic guitar in the song harmonise so beautifully and it brought a lump to my throat each time I listened to it.

What I really like about this EP on the musical side of things is that there are a variety of genres that come through, including some dance music that you can strongly hear in Bleeding Heart; this track features Angelo-K who has also worked on the track.

The EP closes with another moving track, ‘Breathe’, which is accompanied by a piano and like ‘Hold on’, the lyrics and music to this song is emotional, yet also uplifting in the most beautiful way; and it is another favourite of mine.

I highly recommend this EP and if you are going through some trials and tribulations, either needing a good cry or looking for some inspiration or upliftment, then this is a must-have for your music collection.