‘Wasted Time’ spans three and a half minutes of laidback melodies, combined with a poetic lyricism reminiscent of her earlier work featured on The St Vincent Street Sessions.

The track is in line with E.M Kane’s self-proclaimed mission to create: “artfully crafted tales of all-gender 2023 romance and adventure.” ‘Wasted Time’ depicts how lust manifests and is supposedly all about how you “wish you could love someone as much as you want them.” The theme is reflected in the artist’s cries of: “What’s such a thing called wasted time? When I’ve got a minute to give you?”

Written during lockdown, Kane successfully pens an emotive lyric, beginning with a lilting beat and soft vocals that swell to a stunning belt as the track progresses. From the first line, Kane’s voice pulls you in, delicately unfolding the storyline. The single spans multi-genres, and any sceptics will be convinced of the track’s re-playability (and the artist’s potential) half-way through the song when Kane croons a sensitive bridge. Her vocals are strong, defiant yet vulnerable, that end with a rousing cry to: “Tell me you want me.”

The layered bassline and swooping melody, backed by a subtle piano with gentle drums that gradually build, make for satisfying listening. It’s perfect for a cozy Autumnal afternoon beside the fire, or as a soundtrack to slowly dance around the kitchen whilst cooking. ‘Wasted Time’s’ sound is appealing but the defining feature of the song is the singer’s vulnerability throughout, covering themes of love, identity, and the surrounding world. If this first single under the artist’s new moniker is anything to go by, E.M Kane will continue to produce stunning vocals and poetic lyrics – firmly earning her place on any ‘one-to-watch’ lists.

E.M Kane is performing her first headline show in London later this year. Hear her perform ‘Wasted Time’ and a selection of new tracks at Morocco Bound Bookshop on Saturday, 2nd December 2023