Elina Filice Returns With Anthemic Indie-pop Single 'These Days"

“Elina Filice has rapidly established herself as one of the most thrilling talents on the scene,” - Hot Press

Drop Rocket founder Elina Filice returns with the bittersweet yet anthemic single, “These Days."

Written about the pain and longing of a long-distance relationship, “These Days” examines the feeling of always running out of time. Sparse, emotive verses build to an electrifying hook that you’ll want to scream-sing in the car. With a steadfast rhythm and stuck-in your-head melodies, the song shimmers with hope and yearning.

Written in the hours spent driving to and from a different city to see a loved one, the ethos of the song reflects the unresolved feeling of leaving your heart in another place - the push and pull of being neither really here nor there.

Elina says, “In a long distance relationship, the future is all you have. So the song is about the necessity of believing the future will be better. The present is filled with loneliness and pain. You grasp on to every small moment and hold it close to you, to get through the times apart. There’s a constant feeling of running out of time. You really have to believe that at some point, you’ll have all the time in the world.”

Her first after an accidental hiatus (spent developing her businesses Drop Rocket, writing & recording music, and travelling the world), the song explores a sense of hope for the future while reckoning with the pain of the present: “Constantly on the run, always unsettled, relying on memories and anticipation of the next visit, and yearning for a time where you’ll just have more time”

Bio: Elina Filice is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller known for songs that defy genre and interactive live performances. Her music is soulful and melodic while being influenced by blues and spoken word. Now based in Toronto, Elina has entertained audiences across three continents. Her music has received critical press acclaim, worldwide airplay, and official Spotify Editorial support. She is the founder of music marketing startup Drop Rocket, which empowers independent artists to release music better through innovative project management software. Elina is a strong advocate for queer visibility, and regards music as a powerful tool for the queer community.

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