avara published by daylon hicks

It’s no secret just how passionate Avara is about her work. This passion is evident through the various single releases alongside her 2024 EP, been some time. Fast-forward to 2025, she released her debut album, A Softer Place to Land, which truly embodies her ethereal presence alongside a flow that resonates across diverse audiences.

A Softer Place to Land doesn’t just mark a milestone in her career, it’s a coming-of-age in real time. She invites listeners into a deeply introspective world, where softness is not a weakness but a guide, and where every lyric feels lived-in. From the opening notes to the closing track, there’s a clear sense of emotional clarity and intention.

The album also reflects a masterful understanding of production as storytelling. She uses sound not just as a backdrop but as an active emotional force—layering synths, vocal textures, and ambient elements to create a dreamlike environment. Whether it’s the gentle pull of lo-fi beats or the slow build of soundscapes, every sonic decision feels intentional. The influence of her collaborators is evident but never overpowering. Instead, they enrich the narrative, Deb Fan’s flow, Rahul’s grounded production, Alé Araya’s mellow vocals, and Chloe George’s vocal interplay all leave their mark, shaping a collective expression of vulnerability and creative freedom. Add in Koad’s flow, Rehma’s, Elysía’s, Calla Morgan’s, and Chloe George’s vocals, and you have a body of work that pushes all artists featured beyond the surface level.

She lets the listener sit with the discomfort, the yearning, the quiet triumphs, and the quiet devastations. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t just ask to be played; it asks to be felt.