Italian independent artist Shards is moving up the ladder with his new single “Elevator.” Combining heartfelt storytelling and supple pop production, the song is a striking metaphor for the unpredictable voyage we’re on in life. Inspired by a simple but profound moment inside an elevator, the song perfectly encapsulates the triumphs and tribulations of personal growth, ambition, and self-doubt. “Elevator” is an anthem for anyone working to shed their insecurities.
Flowing melodically and playing with evocative lyricism, this is a sound from which Shards makes feel both intimate and reading almost across the board. Wisdom passed down by his mother reinforces the song's emotional heart that life will never be just “up,” but that ups and downs are a part of life’s forward momentum. With an impassioned delivery and electrifying production, Shards rounds out what is a deeply introspective piece into an empowering message that reverberates beyond his own experience.
Tipping his cap to pop royalty such as George Michael, Shards’ sound sees him rely on a smooth-as-silk vocal approach that breezes its way across the tune’s dulled instrumentation. His way of mixing personal anecdotes into good music makes “Elevator” a uniquely universal form of artistry that is personal yet available to everyone. The track’s mellow but urgent energy embodies the emotional roller coaster of pursuing your dreams.
Shards show that he is an artist willing to give everything of himself while still providing uplifting and inspiring music. As he embarks on his journey as a solo artist, this latest cut very much proves that he can turn life’s trials and troubles into infectious, feel-good pop.