Autumn - Shamia Lily

Autumn by Shamia Lily is a captivating folk-rock track driven by rugged yet organic guitar work and heartfelt vocals that rival Taylor Swift, blending raw emotion with a natural, earthy sound.

Autumn by Shamia Lily is a striking and emotionally rich folk-rock ballad that captures the essence of seasonal change through a masterfully crafted soundscape and a vocal performance that lingers long after the final note. From the outset, the track sets a mood with rugged, textured acoustic and electric guitars that blend seamlessly with subtle rhythmic elements. The instrumentation feels deliberately raw, not in a lo-fi sense, but in its refusal to over-polish what is naturally expressive. The guitars, while firmly rooted in folk traditions, carry a grit and energy reminiscent of classic rock, grounding the track in a place that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

"Now I'm running, the seasons will change and we aren't going to stay the same."

At the centre of the track is Shamia Lily’s commanding vocal performance, which brings emotional weight and vulnerability in equal measure. Her voice is clear and expressive, drawing comparisons to Taylor Swift’s early folk-pop sound while still maintaining a unique tone and phrasing that make it unmistakably her own. There’s a confessional quality to her delivery that feels intimate and sincere, inviting the listener to step into her world and sit with the emotions she’s exploring. Autumn is not just a song, it’s a moment suspended in time, where melody and meaning meet to reflect the bittersweet beauty of hidden truths and changes occurring.

Review by James Theocharous