Published on February 17th, 2022 | by Marilyn Reles

Artist to Watch: Soran Reveals Confessional Tale in “Way Up”

Singer-songwriter Soran has revealed an honest tale of struggle in his new single “Way Up”. Off the heels of his previous hits “Space Boy” and “Tired”, Soran has truly come into his own with vulnerable, authentic storytelling for fans both new and old. His heart-on-sleeve lyrical ability captures the hearts of listeners around the world in a way that stands far out from the pack. Exploring elements of Alt R&B, Lo-Fi and electronic elements, his tendency to be genre-less has taken on a unique sound of its very own.

Released through Universal Music Canada, “Way Up” propels itself through sadness while standing on its own as a courageous, moving beacon of hope. A push to keep going and a life jacket for those who may feel engulfed by the waves, Soran urges the listener and himself “I swear I’ll keep my head way up. I’ll keep on trying.”

“Way Up” was written from the point of view of a future version of himself, telling his current self to be patient while dealing with the loss of a loved one.

The tragic loss of Sorans mother continues to surface in his songwriting, but not always in the way you might expect. Each single is a true homage to their relationship and her memory. It’s almost as if Soran is sending a direct message to her through his music, which at times is heartbreaking but it’s also such a beautiful means of communication and a highly intimate part of himself that he is openly sharing with his fans.

Channeling his mom into every piece of music he writes, Soran hopes that people going through similar struggles will be able to relate to his journey. With each release her memory continues to live on and although she may not physically be here to be able to share in Sorans successes, she is an integral part of him and is carefully and beautifully interwoven into the art he is creating.