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Singer-songwriter mikah has released a new single, “Escape,” following his attention-grabbing collaboration with American music label 88Rising for “Butterflies” released in September.
This single is the first chapter of mikah’s three-part new single project, entitled Homesick. Driven by the urge to chase dreams while longing for the home he can’t let go of, mikah explores the emotional struggle between these two forces.
“This song is based on my experiences in Hawaii. Joy, unhappiness, confusion – many emotions were tangled together back then. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted, but I knew that there had to be ‘something more.’ The title ‘Escape’ came from the feeling of longing to get out of a ‘place that’s comfortable, but also ties you down.’ It’s not easy to leave the place where you grew up. But that’s the start of the journey to find your ‘true self.’”
– mikah
The song paints this delicate inner conflict with sparse, emotionally charged sounds and fragile, introspective lyrics. “Escape” blends the rhythmic feel of R&B, the clarity of indie pop, and the textured guitars of alternative rock. Building on the emotional depth of his standout track “so I don’t forget,” this new release presents a more multidimensional and globally resonant sound.
