'She Ain't Me' by Sinead Harnett - Track Review


London singer-songwriter Sinead Harnett first started making waves in music when she lent her vocals to Disclosure for their tracks 'Boiling' and 'What's In Your Head' from 'The Face' EP, released in 2012.  Following this collaboration, Harnett featured on the songs of several other musicians such as Rudimental, Kidnap Kid and Snakehips.  

Her first solo EP 'N.O.W.' was released back in August last year (be sure to check out the lead single, 'No Other Way') and she has now announced the release of the first single from her debut album.

'She Ain't Me' discusses Harnett being in a relationship that abruptly finishes when the partner in question is unfaithful and ends up with the woman that he was adulterous with.  However rather than having another melancholic, "oh pity me" tone to it, the track flips a middle finger to the man in question as he's made his "biggest mistake to let [Harnett] go".  She also talks of her relief as it demonstrated that he "can't be true" but she also mentions how he'll "find out what she's about", insinuating that there will be justice in the future, as the new woman is seemingly shady and not good for him (essentially the whole premise behind the title of the track).

As well as providing a relatable concept for many potential listeners, 'She Ain't Me' also showcases Harnett's soulful vocals, drawing comparison to the likes of Amy Winehouse.  The layering of vocals and warping effects used in the intro provide an uplifting vibe to the song, and makes it the ideal soundtrack for the upcoming summer months.

'She Ain't Me' will be available to download on iTunes on 7th June

You can listen to the song in full on YouTube here

Tickets for Sinead Harnett's upcoming London show at Oslo on 10th June are available for purchase here

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