Melancholy Sunshine: Anjalts’ “Summer is Gone”

With her latest single, Summer is Gone, Anjalts captures the fleeting nostalgia of a fading season, offering listeners a warm, reflective sonic escape. Released just as winter approaches, the track strikes a delicate balance between the ache of lost summer and the airy lightness of retro-pop aesthetics.

The production showcases Anjalts’ skill in blending modern and nostalgic elements. Minimalist synths intertwine with acoustic textures, while steady drums and a grounded bassline create a smooth, inviting groove. Her distinctive vocals carry the emotional narrative effortlessly, evoking the tender melancholy of a summer romance slipping into memory. It’s a track that feels simultaneously intimate and expansive, like sunlight caught in a winter breeze.

Studio engineer Acen Sinclair’s observation that recording the song “was like a summer breeze” rings true — the track radiates warmth and ease, a gentle contrast to the more intense emotional landscapes of her previous work, Fire in the Rain. Yet beneath its breezy exterior, the song retains a reflective depth, hinting at Anjalts’ growth as both musician and producer.

As a preview of her forthcoming album Northern Lights, Summer is Gone signals an artist in full command of her craft: evocative, nostalgic, and strikingly modern. It’s a sunlit pause before winter, a melody that lingers long after the last note fades.