Isabel Maria continues to win the hearts of fans with her single ‘Not Scared At All,’ which was released on March 26 and became the final teaser ahead of her second EP ‘Because I Care,’ released on April 17. This marks a very personal and important stage in her career. ‘Not Scared At All’ was recorded at Blank Studios in Newcastle together with her regular collaborator, Josh Ingledew. The release continues her signature line of intimate, almost confessional pop sound, in which Isabel Maria feels most comfortable.

Intimate, Emotional, Reflective

-PurpleMistress

Perhaps that’s why the music instantly resonates with listeners. In the context of the previous singles from the EP, ‘Not Scared At All’ serves as the emotional core of the release. It is in this track that her signature soul-punching lyricism truly takes center stage. What really caught my attention is that the track is built around an interesting inner contradiction. It’s a song about fear in all its small, persistent forms, those very intrusive thoughts and irrational anxieties that gradually seep into everyday life. The chorus, where Isabel seems to be convincing herself of the opposite, sounds like a piece of advice for anyone who faces fear in their daily life. Highly recommended!