The EP opens with Bigger, a vibrant, life-affirming pop anthem. It’s a great start, instantly grabbing your attention and leaving you in no doubt what you’re going to get from this EP. Bigger was Ally’s first original single and it makes sense that she used it to introduce her sound and song-writing to the world. It’s an anthem.
Ally put together Unbroken in the wake of the unexpected loss of her mother and there’s certainly a sense of catharsis that runs through it. Bigger leads into California, a more intimate and reflective affair that retains some of the soaring pop energy. Leave It Behind follows, an atmospheric and ambient piece of emotive storytelling.
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It’s tempting to say that when you’re passing from your teens into your 20s, all you know is the present. But Ally Cribb’s haunting “Now” is far more world-wise than that oversimplification and the song’s own deceptively simple title—might suggest.
Halifax-based artist Ally Cribb brings an emotional depth far beyond her years in her latest single, “Now.” A captivating reflection on heartbreak, self-discovery, and personal growth, the song resonates with listeners navigating the complexities of life transitions.
It’s tempting to say that when you’re passing from your teens into your 20s, all you know is the present. But Ally Cribb’s haunting “Now” is far more world-wise than that oversimplification and the song’s own deceptively simple title—might suggest.
