New Zealand-born, San Diego-based singer-songwriter Estella Dawn has proven again how fusing elements within genres can create standout singles. Her newest single “Hometown” is pop-adjacent with indie rock and country influences, and it’s giving Hannah Montana all grown up in the best way.
“Hometown” encompasses the transition of getting older, evolving and remembering how far you’ve come. The lyrics “I made it out and you didn’t” give us a glimpse of Dawn’s inner world — while they seem to harbor resent for where she’s from, there’s also a pride in them about the fact that despite her circumstances, she defied the odds. She didn’t discover herself and her full potential until she left her “hometown.”
The contrast between the lyrics and the melody also helps bring a melancholic feel to the song. The melody is warm, with bright acoustic guitar sections and adlibs that make it feel very full circle.
With “Hometown,” Estella Dawn has proven you can paint a picture of your hometown with brutal honesty, but do it beautifully and with a catchy beat.
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