Sour Widows - "Cherish"
Photo by Jaxon Whittington Sour Widows was formed by Maia Sinaiko and Susanna Thompson in 2017 shortly after Sinaiko lost a partner due to accidental overdose and shortly before Thompson's mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer. That sense of loss is apparent on their latest single, "Cherish." The song starts off as a folk-adjacent, quiet indie rock song before it slowly morphs into a full on indie rock banger. During the quieter moments, Sinaiko's vocals accentuate the pain of the song, while the louder parts help provide a necessary catharsis. "Cherish" is the type of song that is perfect to introduce you to Sour Widows, and is sure to have you needing to hear more based on the power and beauty within the song. Maia Sinaiko says of her band's new single: "’ Cherish’ is a plea for love disguised as a curse against the world . I started struggling with my mental health in my late teens, and the loss of my partner at age 21 - as well as the tumult ...