British Arabic singer/ songwriter Hemes release “Breathe” which is the first single from her debut EP ‘Matters of the Mind’ funded by BBC Horizons Wales Launchpad scheme and Help Musicians Do it Differently scheme, which will be out later this year. This dark pop track is written and inspired by her mother, the track gives the listener a personal insight into the mind of an over-thinker, longing for a sense of calm and reassurance. The new single ‘Breathe’ swiftly follows her first release ‘Who Needs Love’ which attracted support from BBC introducing in Wales, and also landed the BBC Radio Wales A-list. Hemes has recently been announced as one of the BBC Radio 1 Live lounge Introducing finalists 2021 and played Liverpool Sound City Festival 2021 (digital). This year Hemes is also part of the PRS Foundation backed artist development scheme: Forté Project and has  announced that she will play Focus Wales on Saturday 9th October in Wrexham ahead of her debut EP release.

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"Something Good" From debut EP "Matters of the mind"

Something Good

"Faking A Smile" is the last single from Hemes' debut EP "Matters of the mind" which explores concepts surrounding anxiety, overthinking and self. Faking a smile is lyrically intriguing, and melodically nostalgic, it has textures familiar to fans of Griff and Mimi Webb combined with RnB melodies familiar to fans of Ariana Grande and The Weekend. The production consists of cheerful guitar with electrical soundscapes, alongside bittersweet harmonies and euphoric beats, Faking a smile is a bittersweet pop song that is sure to get you dancing along.Faking a smile explores the concept of hiding feelings and how behind a smile, and how often mental health is masked on the surface when someone looks okay. Speaking about the EP Hemes says “Mental health is something we all face at some point in our lives, I wanted to write songs that people can relate and know they are not alone, this is the basis of my music and all the issues I want to speak about”.

Faking A Smile

Hemes returns with her newest single ‘Home’ on February the 24th 2023. The song draws from Hemes’ own experiences of feeling displaced and searching for a place to call home. "Home" is a soulful, introspective track that speaks to the universal experience of feeling like you don't belong. As a first-generation Arabic woman in the UK, the artist explores her cultural identity and the complexities of feeling torn between two cultures. The haunting melody and raw lyrics capture the sense of longing for a place to call home, creating an emotive and relatable soundscape that transcends cultural boundaries. If you are someone who's ever felt lost and searching, "Home" will resonate with you on a deep level. A must-listen for fans of honest, introspective songwriting.

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