Austrian indie-folk artist Filiah has shared the intro track to her forthcoming EP Sad Girl With A Punchline, and it’s as personal as it is quietly powerful. “Scratch” feels like easy listening at first. It’s playful, intimate, and soft sounding, but underneath, there’s a heavier and deeper story.
Filiah perfectly captures what it’s like to be a girl figuring things out: emotional, messy, and honest. It’s like a song pulled straight from a coming-of-age film soundtrack. “I could’ve sworn everyone hates me ever since thirteen,” she sings, a line that stings in its simplicity.
The track builds around a slightly chaotic bassline, shimmering synths, and Filiah’s stunning vocals. The driving, pulsing rhythm keeps it grounded while her repetition of “just a little scratch on the surface” lingers long after the song ends.
“Scratch” has set the tone and opened up the door to Sad Girl With A Punchline with a mix of empowerment and sadness. It’s an intimate start to an EP that promises to be authentic and serves as a reminder that even the smallest wounds can carry the biggest truths.
Listen to “Scratch” here.
