“Don’t Fly Away” by Aleksandra Picariello – A soulful journey.

"Don’t Fly Away" is turning heartbreak and mental health struggles into a powerful journey of hope and healing.

Aleksandra Picariello is a Boston-based artist, composer, singer, and songwriter known for her versatility in indie pop fused with orchestral colors and rock grooves. After graduating from the Berklee College of Music film scoring program, she writes music that embodies a storytelling essence. She has a deep love for movies and music, which has given her a great sensibility as a screen composer, immersing listeners in her own world. She is often called “Allie” and has mental health issues, so she was hospitalised for a period, and that was the moment that inspired her to build a career in music and start as a solo artist. She advocates awareness of mental health problems for people through music storytelling to provide healing and comfort. In her latest release, "Don't Fly Away," she addresses her past to show compassion to those who struggle with mental health and addiction.

This masterpiece, “Don’t Fly Away”, is not only about processing heartbreak but also an internal push and pull that we usually experience when leaving toxic relationships.

Every word wrestles with itself, with a sonic start and guitar riffs accompanied by a melodious voice at the beginning, then a blast of rap adds more power to this track. The vocals are soft yet powerful and shaped in grief, hope, and self-reliance. Every word could be felt, and the depth she has in her voice and words takes you to heaven. The track captures the strange split between clarity and longing; you already know this has to end, and it will end, but that doesn’t stop the ache. The indie pop and alt-rock edges shine through her work with full honesty and conciseness. The track is equally parting with hopes and grief, but still manages to capture her emotions at the moment where healing hasn’t started yet, but the decision is made from the toxic relationship. This has depth and emotions altogether, and it’s a great track you should definitely check out.