Carla Aakre’s ‘through’ is a wondrous folk-pop debut for her upcoming album, Things I Forgot to Tell You. From the opening chords, the song draws you in with luscious guitar melodies and soft percussion that feel as tender as a heartfelt secret. Aakre’s vocals glide over the track like a soft breeze, balancing delicacy and sincerity in every phrase. There’s a kind of quiet magic here, the kind that sneaks up on you and settles in your chest.
Recorded in spaces that mean the world to her, from her Helsinki studio flat to her family’s southern Finland cottage, ‘through’ is steeped in intimacy. The analogue production by Roni Ylhäinen gives the track a tactile warmth, making each note feel like it’s being played just for you. And let’s not forget her sister Milla Käyhty, whose intricate string and horn arrangements add an emotive richness, as if the song itself were blossoming in real-time.
Lyrically, Aakre’s focus on fleeting moments—those small but profound connections—hits right at the heart. It’s no wonder Glamglare called the song “a conversation in music.” This is storytelling that doesn’t shout but gently nudges, letting listeners fill the spaces between the lines with their own memories and emotions.
If ‘through’ is a glimpse into what, Things I Forgot to Tell You, has in store, Carla Aakre’s debut is poised to be a treasure. It’s rare to find music that so seamlessly blends the personal with the universal, but Aakre pulls it off with grace and honesty. February 7th, 2025, can’t come soon enough.
