Raavi – “Henry” (Music on TunesDeck)

The upcoming EP, The Upside, from Raavi, an indie-pop band hailing from New York and fronted by Raavi Sita, is set to be released in September. Preceding the EP is the new single, “Henry,” which carries a bright melody and runs for a short duration but is laden with emotion. Sita describes it as a reflection on her experiences with boys during her youth.

In her own words:

The song explores the realization that I was not being perceived by the males in my life as just myself, but primarily as a girl. I grew up with an androgynous identity, adapting effortlessly to my male and female friend circles, allowing me to navigate both worlds to some extent. However, at a certain point, this facade collapsed. I underwent a transition that many gender nonconforming individuals go through, where I shifted from being seen as Raavi to being labeled as Raavi the girl, along with all the stereotypes associated with it.

Listen to the single below.

The Upside will be available on 9/13 through Mtn Laurel Recording Co.