This Greek-Cypriot singer-songwriter based in the UK is inspired by vocal virtuosos such as Adele and Whitney Houston, fusing their soulful sensibilities with her own scorching style reminiscent of Madison Ryann Ward.

The lyrics are inspired by genuine sadness, exposing the terrible breakdown of a relationship. However, “Oceans Apart” eventually comes to a close, soaring into meditations about going forward. Sam Robinson’s offbeat basslines highlight this emotional trajectory, wonderfully accompanying Ariádne’s vocals as they rise and collapse.

Marco Viscito and Aneirin Jian’s production binds everything together flawlessly, opening up spaces for Ariádne’s genuine, emotional voice. Rich acoustic guitar and synth textures, rhythmic swells from drummer Tom Lloyd, and ambient backup vocals round out this beautiful atmosphere.

The song crescendos into a soaring key modulation near the end, highlighting Ariádne’s instrument’s goosebump-inducing power. She now presents this treasured song as proof of her dedication to honest musical storytelling, after being led into an extended writer’s block trying to reproduce “Oceans Apart’s” delicate artistry.

Using her “Box of Regrets,” Ariádne hopes to make music that will astound listeners with its emotional depth. If “Oceans Apart” is any indication of what’s to come, she’ll have a career full of heartbreaking songcraft. Let Ariádne’s debut carry you along its tide of pain towards calm redemption for the time being.