Libby Ember’s debut single ‘Alibi’ honestly feels like someone letting you in on a secret. It starts off super quiet and intimate, one of those songs that makes you want to turn the volume up and really listen. Libby Ember’s only 19, but her sound already feels so comfortable, like she’s been doing this for years. The track moves along at its own pace, with acoustic guitars, a bit of electric shimmer, and just enough synth to keep things feeling fresh without trying too hard to be trendy.

‘Intimate, restrained, reflective’

-PurpleMistress

Libby’s writing about the stress of keeping a relationship hidden, the kind of love you can’t talk about. There’s no huge chorus or dramatic moment, instead, she keeps it low-key, almost like she’s sharing something private just with you. Her vocals are soft and close, like a late-night conversation you can’t forget. ‘Alibi’ might be a quiet song, but it sticks with you long after it’s over.

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