People find support in others when they are most vulnerable. Sometimes, these people can be your loved ones: friends, family, partners. Other times, comfort is found in the words of strangers: musicians, actors, characters in fantasy novels. No matter what the source, we like to be reminded that we are not alone. There have been and will be others who struggle with the same issues that we do. April Gallo’s single ‘Help Yourself’ is an attempt to inspire people to find their inner strength and persevere in the face of adversity.
“If you won’t help yourself, no one else is gonna fight your fears” is a simple message that reminds us of the importance of independence. Considering the emotive power of April’s vocals and the somber feeling that her sound invokes, it comes as no surprise that the Brunswick-born singer cites Jorja Smith, Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse as some of her influences. Hearing her navigate the R&B beat (produced by KB) makes you feel what she feels.
There is hope to be found within the melancholy, and Help Yourself is an ode to women who turn their pain into power. It is her ability to really connect on an emotional level with us that truly speaks to her potential. April passes on a valuable lesson to all of us, and sounds amazing while doing so.