She understands that there is great power in music, which is why ILUKA does her best to create bold, captivating songs. After gaining a strong following through the release of singles like “12th of July” and “Sympathy,” the LA-based, Australian singer-songwriter went on to receive massive acclaim for her debut album, Queen of Turbulent Hearts. With her distinct “cowgirl twang” vocals and vulnerable storytelling, the likes of Rolling Stone, NME, and FLAUNT were impressed with the project and with ILUKA’s artistic vision. She is definitely making the most of her voice, and fans will feel its potency on her latest single, “Woman Gone Mad.”
With themes of resistance and solidarity, “Woman Gone Mad” is an anthem about calling out the wrongs while striving to increase the rights. The song plays out like a storm brewing, its intensity increasing during the verses. Between the steady downbeats, the chorus of voices, and ILUKA’s sassy timbre, listeners will be able to tell that ILUKA is not playing around. She sings, “They’ll shake their heads and say, ‘Well, she’s gone insane,’ / But honey, look around at everything that’s at stake,” owning her feelings. She would rather speak up and be considered “mad” for it than stay quiet and act like all is well.
Telling us more about “Woman Gone Mad,” ILUKA shares,
“‘Woman Gone Mad’ is a song for the insane times we’re currently living through. While oligarchy and fascism seem to be the new reality, as weak men in lower power become more unhinged, I think music, art, and community are what’ll save us. My neighborhood of Altadena in Los Angeles was burned to the ground, and there’s also this element of grief in the song… Watching the billionaires continue to get richer as our planet and home is literally on fire.”
You can listen to “Woman Gone Mad” here.
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