Chilean-Australian artist ELAURA has blown me away with her latest single “LDDWYD.” Short for Love Don’t Do What You Did, this is a vulnerable neo-soul track that breaks all the rules. It’s one of those songs that keeps you guessing instead of relying on obvious hooks and runs to engage listeners. It’s so original, so bold, and an exciting taste of ELAURA’s forthcoming EP.
“LDDWYD” has evolved from a poem in the Notes app to a dynamic meditation on love, heartache, and the clarity that comes when you realise someone can’t love you back the way you deserve because they don’t yet love themselves. Patrick Manson directed the gorgeous video which features ELAURA at Flinders Blowhole in Bunurong Country/Mornington Peninsula.
“From the moment I first listened to the song, in the discussions that followed, and through to building its visual architecture- the entire process was guided deeply by the spirit of the song, and I feel the end result we achieved stands as evidence of that,” Patrick said.
“LDDWYD” comes from ELAURA’s EP, Cry Until We Laugh, which drops on May 21.
Photo credit: Natasha Librero