Rita Mae Shares New Single ‘Big Star’

New Zealand singer and songwriter Rita Mae shares her brand new single Big Star, the latest single to be lifted from her upcoming EP, Kiss The Sky, set to arrive on November 8th. 

 

I am loving her soft, delicate vocals and how they radiate so much emotion and soul, beautifully infusing the song with a memorable dose of vulnerability and emotion. Co-written with and produced by the Grammy-nominated NZ-born, LA-based songwriter and producer Leroy Clampitt (Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter), Big Star showcases a softer, gentler side, allowing the talented songwriter’s lyricism and melodies to shine. I can't get enough of those dreamy, ethereal harmonies that are quite hypnotic, instantly giving me the feels. Backing Mae's heartfelt delivery we have delicate acoustic guitar strums which are seamlessly intertwined with emotive piano keys and subtle rhythms that together create an overall warm, intimate atmosphere perfect for an introspective day home alone.

Speaking about the song, Rita Mae said,

This is definitely the most stripped down track on the project. ‘Big Star’ is set in the future in a scenario where the main character has given up everything to chase a dream. It acts like “some kind of warning to myself. Follow your dreams but at what cost? I love music. I want my whole life to be music. But I also want love and friendship and happiness and a million other things, and sometimes it feels like “chase your dreams” comes with “and sacrifice everything else! I enjoy what I’m doing now, working with producers and exploring genres, but I also miss writing in that super raw way, where all that matters are the chords, melodies and lyrics. Writing ‘Big Star’ with Leroy felt like such a relief and a return to the core of who I am as an artist - creating a whole world of a song with a couple instruments and my voice.