Montreal singer-songwriter Hanorah has shared a stunning live session video for “Heavenly One,” the lead single from her upcoming EP Closer Than Hell, set for release on May 9 via Ensoul Records.
The song marks a notable shift for the multidisciplinary artist, whose previous work drew heavily from classic soul and R&B traditions. “Heavenly One” trades that warmth for something more spectral: reverb-soaked guitars, layered vocals, and a pacing that allows emotional tension to slowly unfurl. Sonically, it leans into shoegaze-adjacent textures while lyrically grappling with fragility and fear following heartbreak.
“Heaven, take your time on me,” she sings, a phrase that came to her mid-routine, during what she described as a moment of quiet emotional collapse. “I felt like I was irreparably damaged and would never again be able to fully enjoy the lightness and deep infatuation of a new relationship,” she wrote on her Substack. The song, she says, became a plea for patience—with herself and with love.
The live video, captured in a single unbroken take, was co-directed by Hanorah and frequent collaborator Kes Tagney, whose visual style has accompanied her previous releases like “Time Waits for No Woman” and “The Drudge.” Set in a surreal, dimly lit corridor that shifts toward a communal, almost ceremonial performance space, the video mirrors the song’s thematic movement—from isolation to a fragile kind of hope. Backed by a full band and a group of vocalists drawn from her circle of close friends, the performance truly allows Hanorah’s vocals to soar.
Watch the video below:
Hanorah has described Closer Than Hell as a quieter, more introspective project than 2021’s Good Guys/Bad Guys. While her earlier work showcased vocal acrobatics and sharper production, this latest material embraces restraint, revealing its strength through subtlety.
About Hanorah:
Born and raised in Montreal, Hanorah first gained attention through La Voix (the Quebec edition of The Voice) and has since carved a path as a fiercely independent artist. Her music weaves together elements of soul, rock, and experimental pop, shaped by personal narratives of survival, growth, and transformation. Alongside her music, Hanorah is an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and gender equity in the arts.
Watch our interview with Hanorah below:
Photo – Monse Muro
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