Emmélin: Music Inspired By Drawings

Delicate piano, monumental brass, theatrical arrangements—and, above it all, a voice that is both mesmerizing and unpretentious. Emmélin wraps all of this into Young Love Is Worse Than Lying, a short yet profoundly affecting single.

Though the title might evoke a Lana Del Rey-esque mood, the Danish-born, London-based artist is entirely her own. More than just a singer, she is a storyteller, shaping raw emotion into sound. Her latest release unravels the push and pull of longing for love while fearing it, balancing intimacy with self-preservation.

Emmélin’s artistry extends beyond music. Young Love Is Worse Than Lying was inspired by one of her own drawings—a naked woman on a concrete floor, embodying a tangle of emotions: fear, desire, self-doubt, and desperation. In that sense, her voice is like a brushstroke—delicate yet impactful—while her music transcends traditional boundaries between art forms.

The single is accompanied by a music video, both written and directed by Emmélin, further proving that her vision is as cinematic as it is sonic.