A Soundtrack For Liberation

“Arson” showcases VIAA at her most fearless. The track burns with an emotional urgency that feels both immediate and timeless, balancing vulnerability with defiant energy. It’s a song about leaving behind the past, but it does so with a sophistication and melodic sensibility that elevates it beyond mere catharsis.

The production is crisp, layered, and precise. Collaboration with Mori Einsidler and Troi Irons brings depth to the alt-pop framework, while the electronic textures and distorted guitar lines lend grit and tension. VIAA’s voice threads through it all with clarity, commanding attention without overshadowing the nuanced instrumentation beneath.

What makes “Arson” particularly compelling is its cultural resonance. As a Black woman forging a space in alternative music, VIAA infuses her work with perspective, honesty, and heart.

This single is a carefully wrought blend of pain and empowerment — a triumphant declaration of self-possession that marks a thrilling evolution in her artistry.

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