Alysha has completely captivated me with her new single “Take It or Leave It.” This track is a brooding and beautiful collision of goth, new-wave, and electronic sounds that feels incredibly fresh. The shadowy synths and nocturnal atmosphere create a world that is both dark and alluring, pulling you in from the very first note. It is a bold step for her and it works perfectly.

What I find most compelling is how she weaves her faith into this alternative landscape. In her own words, she wanted to create a Goth/Electronic song about God that alternative people could enjoy. That is such a refreshing and necessary approach. By referencing symbols like 666, she is not being shocking for the sake of it. She is provoking curiosity and challenging the listener to look beyond their expectations of what a song about spirituality can be.

Learning more about Alysha’s background makes this song even more special. Her eclectic mix of influences, from Joss Stone to Siouxsie & The Banshees, is clearly on display. As a Cuban-Indian musician from London who started writing at just 10 years old, her journey to this mature and adventurous sound feels authentic. You can hear the culmination of her experiences in every electronic texture and vocal line.

This single feels like a declaration of artistic freedom. With over 3 million streams and upcoming stadium dates supporting LANY in Japan and South Korea, Alysha is clearly an artist on a powerful trajectory. “Take It or Leave It” is an invitation into her world, and I am more than ready to accept. I cannot wait to hear what she does next.