11-09-2023 7:25pm

Emma Zander's Video “Not A Fairytale” Dropping November 17

Anita Johnson-Brown Editor

November 9, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) – Today, the Los Angeles-based, alternative pop singer, songwriter, and storyteller Emma Zander has shared her latest single. “Not A Fairytale” is produced by Jon Lundin (Point North).

From the dopamine highs to the devastating mascara-stained lows, “Not a Fairytale” tells the melancholic tale of how the most toxic relationships can be the most intoxicating. The reflective track follows a pair who meet and fall quickly, madly in love. And while everything appears to be picture perfect, the relationship is full of cracks, secrets, and lies…

The song starts with a slowed, pop-dance beat evoking a sense of nostalgia before comparing the relationship to a carousel that whirls around until the journey comes to an end. This palpable and poignant song stands as a tragic poem about a once beautiful love story, set to an infectious beat that sweeps listeners into a dream world that distorts our sense of reality.

Stream “Not A Fairytale” here

“It’s easy to look back on a relationship and only replay the fairytale version. Romanticizing the magical moments, we live in a world that celebrates perfectionism” states Emma. “We see people’s lives and make up a fairy tale version in our heads, without ever really knowing the pain that might be going on underneath. “Not a Fairytale” explores what happens when we take off our masks, and expose the real truth.”

Written on the heels of an emotional breakup, ‘Not a Fairytale’ is a sexy, moody reckoning with what was real and what was pure fantasy. Through the writing process, Emma was able to recognize the reality of the situation for what it was – not a fairy tale – and reclaim her power by taking control of her narrative.

“There’s something beautiful about reclaiming a story. Taking something that happened to you, and making it into art, authored with your own words, your own voice, your own unique perspective. To me, this song feels like a reclamation – taking ownership of your own story” shares Emma.

The indie pop queen will be dropping a short film-esque, cinematic masterpiece of a music video on Friday, November 17. The gorgeous yet gut-wrenching video looks back at the complicated romance from the rearview mirror through a suspenseful, dreamy lens.

Emma is no stranger to eye-catching theatrics. She self-produced, styled and art directed her music video for "Bad Dream" feat. Jacob Elordi which premiered on Entertainment Tonight: Euphoria's Jacob Elordi Gets Steamy With Emma Zander In Her Bad Dream Music Video

Zander is a multi-talented artist who also works as a ghostwriter for directors. This year, she has written scripts and treatments for famous musicians such as Megan Thee Stallion, Imagine Dragons, Cardi B, and David Guetta, among others. Emma is passionate about filmmaking and visual storytelling, and she loves collaborating with top directors to help them bring their creative vision to life.
Emma was born and raised in New York, and after graduating from NYU Tisch School of the Arts for Musical Theatre, she moved to the West Coast to pursue music. Her introspective songwriting and ethereal vocals have gained significant recognition in the EDM world. She has performed at Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas and even wrote the theme song for the event. Zander has also appeared as a featured vocalist and top-line writer on a few popular tracks, such as Bryce Vine's "Bella" and Corporate Slackrs' "Wasted Love" (out on Tiësto’s Musical Freedom).
In addition to her music career, Emma has also written the theme song for the reality show Temptation Island, which was featured on Netflix. Her single 'Beautiful Regret' was recently included in the popular show Sex/Life. It's her edgy pop records and self-produced videos that solidify her identity as an artist and a strong female voice of her generation.

Emma Zander is a talented musician who blends ethereal pop and retro-inspired folk to create a unique and captivating storytelling experience through her soulful music. She received classical training at NYU Tisch and has been featured on various platforms such as MTV, Live Nation's Ones to Watch, Entertainment Tonight, and Refinery29. As a true hippie soul, Zander seeks to find meaning in the depths of our darkness and brings a spiritual perspective that is both playful and sensual yet deep. Recently, in 2022, Zander was approached to record a reimagined version of Papa Roach's iconic 'Last Resort' for the indie film 'I'm Totally Fine.' Besides music, Zander has also showcased her creativity by acting in popular shows such as Netflix's 13 Reasons Why and America Ferrera-produced Gentefied.

By Anita Jonson-Brown

Emma Zander has an enchanting, magnificent voice that fills the atmosphere with love as she skillfully sings beautiful love songs and writes impeccable lyrics. Emma is a multi-masterful music artist-Anita Johnson-Brown

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