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Leicester-born vocalist Nuala occupies a fascinating space in today’s music landscape, straddling separate worlds with remarkable dexterity. While dance fans might know her as Nu-La, the collaborator whose voice has carried tracks to streaming success across EDM and tech-house circuits, “Power” reveals her foundational identity as a singer-songwriter of considerable depth.

The track’s stripped-back arrangement provides a canvas for Nuala’s exceptional vocal control, allowing listeners to experience the instrument that festival crowds and dance producers have already recognized. What’s striking about “Power” is how it maintains intimacy despite its expansive range—moments of delicate restraint give way to soaring declarations without ever feeling performative or calculated.

Nuala’s background playing alongside artists like Newton Faulkner and Razorlight has clearly influenced her approach to melody construction. The song weaves through unexpected progressions that keep the listener engaged without resorting to predictable adult contemporary formulas. There’s a subtle influence of folk tradition in her phrasing, even as the production embraces modern sensibilities.

Lyrically, “Power” eschews the abstract emotional landscape common in adult contemporary for something more concrete and confrontational. The song explores autonomy not as a nebulous concept but as a tangible force—something to be claimed rather than granted. This thematic strength mirrors Nuala’s career trajectory, deliberately maintaining her singer-songwriter identity even while experiencing dance music success.

The production, released through STNS, achieves a difficult balance—polished enough for contemporary radio but maintaining the raw quality that makes Nuala’s festival performances so captivating. With publishing deals secured and collaborations with dance music titans forthcoming, “Power” serves as both artistic statement and perfect introduction for new listeners. It reveals an artist who understands her voice as both literal instrument and metaphorical identity—and wields both with equal conviction.