Singer, songwriter, and actress Gayaneh enjoys finding drama in simple melodies: minimalism can often penetrate the deepest. With elements of both light and darkness in her lyrics, her tracks remain playful while exploring what it means to feel and be alive.

Gayaneh wrote “Ache” to knock the listener off balance: the girl singing about her longing for a stranger who doesn’t know of her existence actually has such a strong obsession that she may not deserve our sympathy. It’s a playful, character-driven track about longing, with twists and turns that keep the audience guessing. With its vivid visuals, it is sure to captivate many listeners.

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