Speaking about the tune the NYC artist mentions - "It is an anthem for people who've been waitlisted or rejected for something in life they really want."

Her vocals really do drive the song even further than any other element, and with strong comparisons drawn against Britsh disco-pop queen Sophie Ellis-Bexter it sounds like she's reaching for the viral charts!

So the tune, we've got this far without delving too much into the juicy track's instrumentation. We've got bouncy guitars mixed in with basslines that Nile Rodgers would be proud of. Combine that all with a sugary coating of synths, plenty of quirky electro samples on it and you've got one heck of a track to get your funk on with. 

Emmrose releases her multi-layered, intriguing new single The Imposter. The talented 17-year-old songwriter was inspired by a video game. To win the game, you need to find an imposter that led her to think about imposter syndrome, how you feel paranoid everyone will find out that you are a fraud and that was the key factor to this song. Emmrose has experienced this feeling in her own life when she has been chosen to stand out in a group of people which feels good at first then self-doubt begins to seep in and you are scared of being discovered as not worthy after all. 

The narrative in The Imposter turns around towards the end of the song, as it’s revealed the narrator is the imposter, “I told you when I was feeling pretty scared the charade would end.” Emmrose says, “this is my favorite part of the song lyrically, as I love connecting scars to lies, and how not being true to yourself is a double edged sword.“

She continues, “I think some doubt isn’t a bad thing. Overconfidence can be dangerous as well as not feeling confident at all. Personally, I’ve felt enormous doubt as a singer and a songwriter. The anxiety that I’m not good enough and that everything I write and sing is horrible are thoughts that often go through my head. This song is in dedication to the part of me that feels like an imposter, and that it’s not the way to live.”

The Imposter luxuriates in melancholy vocals, warm textures and an earworm of a melody. The song blooms as more layers are added; a tapestry of harmonies, instruments and an airy soundscape shimmering with possibilities. It is such an accomplished song with many strands of introspection and emotion weaving through.

“You don’t know her, she is the imposter, among us, she knows she doesn’t belong here”

Emmrose is currently based in New York City writing her follow-up to her 2019 debut EP, Hopeless Romantics.

The Imposter is set for release on 12th March 2021.

Beautifully fragile, emotive and built upon an almost angelic soundscape, ‘The Imposter’ slowly builds towards a carefully crafted but sugar sweet pop song a la early Taylor Swift… But so much better. Emmrose just released her new shoegaze-inspired dream pop song with a beautiful delicateness that makes ‘The Imposter’ feel like peculiar piece of art that should be treated carefully.

Emmrose shared a piece of herself with her listeners in her brand new release, while talking open-heartedly about something well-known to many of us; Imposter Syndrome. “In a way, ‘The Imposter’ was inspired by the video game ‘Among Us’, funny enough. In order to win the game, you need to find the Imposter, a secret member of the group that is trying to stay hidden while getting other players out of the game. This made me think a lot about Imposter Syndrome and how you think everyone will eventually find out that you are a fraud. The lyrics start with how to find ‘The Imposter’, how they’re all around you but they’ll say they had to pretend to fit in.”

Despite this being quite the relevant subject and for most rather hard to talk about, Emmrose does it elegantly and while sounding like it doesn’t cost her any effort. And those lyrics, they’re rather on point: “She tried to run, but thinking you’re the best is kind of fun”… Emmrose explains: “I have experienced the feeling of being chosen as the best out of a group of people, and for a few minutes it feels great, and then the doubt seeps in and you develop a fear of being discovered as not worthy.” May I just say, and not just to Emmrose, that you are worthy, no matter what?! Enjoy ‘The Imposter’.

“The Imposter” by Emmrose: the angelic vocals of Emmrose are instantly recognisable and evidently left a memorable impression on us when we first heard her music back in December. Returning now with new music, Emmrose showcases the soft, characterful voice that she has whilst demonstrating her proficient songwriting abilities.

The minimalist introduction consists of piano and vocals which gently invites us to embrace the warm melodies. Shortly after, the whole song seems to organically grow with the introduction of layers of soft, sweet instruments and vocal harmonies that envelope and consume us as we let ourselves be absorbed by the beauty of the song. There is a textural richness throughout that provides subtle reassurance, slowly cleansing the listener of all ills. Impressively, Emmrose manages to deftly counterbalance the serious lyrical subject matter against the soothing music, displaying both maturity and great skill by achieving this seamlessly.

Emmrose explains the ideas behind the song in her own words:
“The Imposter was in a small way inspired by the video game “Among Us” funny enough. In order to win the game, you need to find the Imposter, a secret member of the group that is trying to stay hidden while getting other players out of the game. This made me think a lot about “Imposter Syndrome” and how you think everyone will eventually find out that you are a fraud. The lyrics start with how to find “The Imposter”, how they’re all around you but they’ll say they had to pretend to fit in. One of my favourite ways to describe Imposter Syndrome is in the line: “She tried to run, but thinking you’re the best is kinda fun”, as I have experienced the feeling of being chosen as the best out of a group of people, and for a few minutes it feels great, and then the doubt seeps in and you develop a fear of being discovered as not worthy.“.