by emma schoors
photo by chris martin
makeup by fara conley
Courtney Paige Nelson’s latest track “Cease And Desist” is a demanding, haunting, and beautifully sung tune with a dark and mysterious audio and visual aesthetic to match.
Complex and stunning vocal melodies adorning the chorus are one of the highlights of the California-based singer’s fifth single. But while the chorus is a definite strongpoint, the verses have an elegance and simplicity that ties the whole song together nicely. Reminiscent of Billie Eilish’s signature, slightly dark sound, Nelson has also added a completely unique twist with her voice. “Cease And Desist” is powerful, yet maintains a cool and collected undertone through the lyricism and instrumentals.
If you’re looking for an underrated, up-and-coming singer/songwriter to check out, please consider Courtney Paige Nelson and her work.