Yaz León - Mouthwash (Single)
Pierced with a reminiscing sense of nostalgia, West-London’s rising singer-songwriter Yaz León shares her latest hypnotic memoir, “Mouthwash” ahead of the forthcoming ‘Bleach’ EP. Following up from the experimental spin, “AAA/Triple A”, Yaz León’s auspicious lyricism and genre-bending sound has resulted in a star in the making. Reputed for her soft sound, “Mouthwash” is a flush of vitality as the rising songstress heads into a new creative era.
Woven together with an acoustic-led production, “Mouthwash” feels like the summer you can vividly recall back in the 2010’s. Stood against an infectious percussive beat and paired with Yaz León’s distinctive vocals, “Mouthwash” is a preppy-esque glance into what the forthcoming EP is yet to uncover. Sustaining a hazy essence, the promising forces details a tentative romance, questioning her intrusive thoughts and if taking the plunge was ever the correct answer, Yaz León goes back and forth as she reflects on what turned out to be a sour outcome.
Speaking on the meaning behind the track, Yaz León shared, “I swear Mouthwash was meant to be a pop song. It’s become a bit more of a mental breakdown in audio. I go on singing about weighing the good and painful bits of a relationship. So, lyrically it’s all over the place. Sometimes I’m taking the piss out of my astoundingly bad judgement and sometimes I’m trying to be a little kinder. There’s clearly a lack of closure so it’s hard to focus on one emotion. But I like that”
Set to feature on her forthcoming ‘Bleach’ EP, Yaz León is a rising artist that’s evolving with every release. Pushing her boundaries sonically, she bears a vulnerability that’s relatable to anyone. Hailing from West London, the Spanish-Iraqi, artist, producer and singer-songwriter enjoys mixing indie and soul elements to create emotionally dysfunctional music. Sharing her debut EP ‘ITS ONLY TAKEOUT MA’ in 2022 which received significant support online, Yaz León is documenting her twenty-somethings through fearless lyricism, an unapologetic and charismatic touch thats formed to create an authentic sound that’s bound to no limits.
Welcoming previous support from Wonderland, Notion, Earmilk, Lyrical Lemonade, Postscript Magazine, Dance Wax, and more, alongside performances for Sofar Sounds (London & Brighton) and BBC Music Introducing, Yaz León continues to prove why she’s an artist to look out for. As we begin journeying toward a new creative era for the singer-songwriter, “Mouthwash” is a bold track that goes against her previously reputed cushioned sound.