Rising Star jaqueline Strikes A Perfect Balance Between Pop And Rock On “Come to Regret”

jaqueline's “Come to Regret”, out now via Now Listen, puts her rock influences in the spotlight, bringing a more forceful musical backdrop to her emotionally driven songwriting. The Romanian-born singer-songwriter has explored several musical styles in her work, but this track gives her alternative pop-rock interests a particularly prominent role.

The appeal lies in the contrast between the song's themes and its musical treatment. The lyrics deal with uncertainty, disappointment and the difficulty of letting go, while the instrumentation gives the recording considerably more bite. Rather than leaning entirely on the vulnerability of the subject, the track has a sense of energy that makes it stand out.

There's also a clear pop sensibility running through the songwriting, particularly in the chorus, which gives the song an accessible centre without taking away from its rock influences.

For jaqueline, this is an opportunity to explore a different musical balance. The result is a track that brings together two important parts of her sound, allowing the emotional writing and more vigorous instrumentation to share equal billing.