EP Review: Back To California

★ ★ ★ ★ | An insight into leaving your world behind

Elizabeth Wong is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who grew up in California. She has recently returned to her home country, Singapore. 'Back to California’ is a deep insight into Elizabeth’s feelings during this move. This EP delves into the adjustment of leaving behind your whole life and is relevant to anyone taking on a similar challenge.

We will all face adjustments and changes in life, big or small. Eventually, we will leave friends, family, and lovers behind. 'Back to California' is a beautiful piece of work that can help anyone during this change in their life. This is a sonically cohesive EP with songs that can also hold on their own.

This 9-track EP is perfect for fans of Lizzy McAlpine and has a similar sound to 'Five Seconds Flat'.

‘Back to California’ was released earlier this year. It features previously released singles Girl on TV! and No Roses Tonight. Every song is heavenly. From the lyrics to the light guitar. It is simple and stripped back but tells the listener so much about Elizabeth and her life. She really is ‘just a girl and her guitar.’

San Francisco is a love letter to a past life and childhood. It sets the tone for this EP and shows precisely who Elizabeth Wong wants to be as an artist. From the start, you are drawn into her world.

The most devasting song is the title track. Back to California closes this EP seamlessly. It leaves the listener satisfied like an ending chapter in her story. This autobiographical song tells the struggle of having 2 homes which are geographically and culturally different.

This song also goes into the pressure of having a big dream and not wanting to let down those who have supported and believed in you.

Overall, this record leans into an indie, acoustic relaxed sound. With standout pop tracks like She’s Losing Control. If you are going through a big change or move this EP will be your best friend.

Full of longing and dreaming ‘Back to California’ will keep you warm through these cold months and lead you to the next step in your life.