Maria Solena finds grace in the quiet on her new album 'Yesterday and Tomorrow'

Maria Solena doesn’t raise her voice to be heard, she simply speaks with enough truth that you lean in. On her new LP 'Yesterday and Tomorrow', the Vancouver artist trades in grandeur for songs that breathe, that ache gently, and remind you you’re not alone in feeling worn down.

Known for her interpretive gifts, Solena has long made other people’s words feel like her own. But here, she’s the one holding the pen, and the result is her most focused and emotionally resonant work to date. Wrapped in jazz-tinted warmth, soul-pop hues, and lyrical reflections, these songs carry the weight of memory without ever collapsing under it.

The album drifts with intent. You’ll find brushed percussion, breathy horn lines, and melodies that offer a hand to hold. There’s no need for overstatement when the songwriting is this assured.

Solena sings of how time slips, stutters, and sometimes circles back. There’s loss here, but also a kind of weathered faith in tenderness. Her phrasing is restrained but never cold, carrying the quiet strength of someone who’s learned how to live inside the questions. The influence of timeless jazz is clear, but nothing about this record feels like a throwback. It’s rooted in today’s emotional noise, offering a kind of soft rebellion through stillness.

With producers Allan Rodger and Miles Black helping shape the musical landscape, 'Yesterday and Tomorrow' feels cohesive without being overworked. It’s music for twilight hours; when the day has said enough, and you’re left sorting through the pieces.