Light Sides: Angie McMahon’s Otherworldly Exploration of the Heart
Following the release of her acclaimed album Light, Dark, Light Again, Angie McMahon gifts us with Light Sides, a stunning five-track EP that serves as the perfect companion to the full-length project, what feels like the final piece of an expansive universe. This EP feels like a heartfelt extension of her world, offering us another glimpse into the soul-baring journey Angie has been on. If Light, Dark, Light Again was the storm, Light Sides is the breath of fresh air that follows, where clarity and reflection dance in perfect harmony.
The journey begins with Beginner, , sets the tone beautifully. The moment it begins, you’re enveloped in a sonic cleanse, like a cool, cascading waterfall on the hottest day—washing away all the weight of the world. Angie’s voice is angelic, lifting you gently into a space of calm introspection. The delicate harmonies with Emma Louise swirl around you, reminding us that life is a constant evolution, a never-ending beginning. This track is both raw and otherworldly, a portal into Angie’s most vulnerable self.
Then comes Just Like North, a song that feels like it was plucked from the stars. Angie’s voice shines with the quiet assurance that she’s become known for—a beacon in the dark that makes you feel deeply understood. The track feels like stardust, drifting across galaxies of emotion, offering you a cosmic embrace that reassures and comforts. It’s a reminder that, no matter how far you wander, you’re never lost. And most of all a reminder to feel everything. To feel pain.
And then Untangling arrives, like a supernova. This track pulses with energy, radiating power and clarity. It’s another Angie mantra you didn’t know you needed, reverberating through space and time. This song commands, urging us to untangle ourselves from the things that hold us down. Untangling is an anthem, a cosmic eruption that leaves you feeling weightless and empowered.
Interstate is the quiet force, the unsung hero of the EP. It flows like a comet in the night, subtle yet luminous, carrying the emotion of love that blindsides you when you least expect it. The collaboration with Anna Laverty and Olivia Hally adds a warm glow, like the soft light of distant stars. It’s a track that unfolds its brilliance slowly, revealing layers of depth with each listen, a hidden constellation waiting to be discovered.
The journey ends with Take Up Space, a song for every woman. TAKE UP SPACE!!! This song is liberation, a reminder to expand, to occupy every corner. In a world that often asks us to shrink, this song is a reminder to soar. The message is clear—take up that space. It’s a rebellion, unlearning the constraints of a patriarchal system and allowing ourselves to be as vast as the universe itself. This track is not just the closing of an EP; it also feels like the opening of a new chapter.
Light Sides is everything I could have dreamed of after Light, Dark, Light Again. It’s a symphony of celestial beauty, blending the raw, earthly emotion of Beginner with the transcendent, anthemic power of Untangling. Each track is a world unto itself, yet together, they form a cosmic tapestry that feels deeply personal and profoundly universal. Angie McMahon’s music exists in its own orbit—truthful, messy, and radiant—and Light Sides is a testament to her beautiful storytelling.
