Pop/Review Lusaint - Apothecary (Pt. 1)

With over 200 million streams globally, Manchester-based singer-songwriter Lusaint is one of the most exciting newcomers to hit the UK with her melodic blend of soul, jazz, blues, and pop influences mixed with her distinctive tone and captivating melodies. Notion Magazine quoted Lusaint as an "overnight success." Lusaint began releasing original music in early 2023 and already has garnered support from the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing Manchester, and publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Wonderland, Notion, and Knuckle Mag.

Manchester-born singer-songwriter Lusaint begins a new phase in her career with “Apothecary (Pt. 1),” which feels both intensely personal and profoundly relatable. She turns sadness into healing in its four tracks, “Neon Lights,” “Lie To Yourself,” “Joking,” and “Summertime.” The EP is glistening with self-awareness, tenderness, and quiet courage.

The antidote to her critically acclaimed debut, “Self Sabotage,” which explored cycles of emotional unraveling and self-doubt, is “Apothecary (Pt. 1),” a musical prescription for rejuvenation. Through her lyrics and delivery, Lusaint transforms emotional anguish into wisdom, treating it as a tool for personal development rather than something to be avoided. Her smokey yet flexible jazz-trained vocals float over a sumptuous production that combines alt-pop, contemporary soul, and cinematic elements.

“Summertime” finishes the set with a gentle, open-hearted sigh — the sound of learning to breathe again — while “Joking” delivers incisive self-reflection, “Neon Lights” catches the glimmer of optimism after loss, and “Lie To Yourself” struggles with the comfort of denial. Each song feels like a chapter in the healing process.

Lusaint's ability to strike a balance between emotional rawness and elegance is what makes her art so captivating. Every lyric is gentle yet unflinching, every tone deliberate yet natural. She not only establishes herself as one of the most engaging new voices in the UK with “Apothecary (Pt. 1),” but she also serves as a reminder to listeners that genuine healing only occurs when we have the courage to face ourselves with grace and honesty.