Laurence’s hopeful new single “Resurfacing” represents a journey towards self-discovery, reconciliation, and escapism.
Inspired by a poem with ocean imagery written by Laurence’s creative partner Anumalei, it’s a metaphorical narrative of finding solace and escape in an underwater world – a symbolic safe haven, away from the struggles and suffering from the land above. Shipwrecks are wreckage of the past that remind us of our resilience and strength.
Laurence wanted to create the ‘90s trip-hop anthem that never existed, alongside her co-producer Isaiah Gibbons. A lot of the song is built on small samples – from Bollywood-style strings to humpback whales. There’s an aggressive boom-bap beat loop, reggae-style guitars, and synth reminiscent of ‘90s electronic music!
Director of photography Liam Grue executed the music video, an abstract story about facing the unknown and recovering from trauma. They shot the video in Ontario on Chantry Island within their 150-year-old lighthouse and lighthouse keeper’s inn, and throughout the Tobermory area. Laurence’s favorite (and the most stressful) part, was shooting underwater with the Sweepstakes Shipwreck in Big Tub Harbour. The shots turned out beautiful!
Laurence hope you feel a sense of nostalgia as you listen to “Resurfacing” and enjoy the visuals.