‘No Rain’ is folk music in its purest form. The song delves into universal themes that the genre often tackles like loss, family, time, perspective, and optimism. Drawing inspiration from a phrase Rhona heard from someone who lost a partner, ‘at least there’s no rain outside’, Rhona drew from the poignance of that single statement to carve out an uplifting and nostalgic piece. Even in the darkest of days, even when things may collapse into ruin, there’s a legacy to be remembered, a new day with a bright sun to cherish. Rhona’s voice is the most beautiful part of the arrangement, capable of hitting highs of power as well as lows that sullen you. Alongside a keenly evocative acoustic performance, she delivers a resoundingly emotional performance that instils within you feelings of hope and nostalgia.
Rhona made the top 10 for the Liverpool International Song for Kindness contest and will perform at famous Cavern Club in Liverpool at the final on the 9th of October where the winner will be announced. Her talent as a singer-songwriter is twofold — a soaring vocal range and a nuanced penchant for turning simple topics into beautifully poised statements that make you think two levels deeper.
Folk for the soul.