Opening the album is ‘with you’, a feel-good anthem perfect for summer. Built on shimmering synths, wobbly guitars, and delicately layered harmonies, the track radiates warmth and joy. The sampled drums add a lo-fi charm, while myah’s ethereal vocals float effortlessly over the mix. It’s a bright and uplifting introduction that sets the stage for the sonic variety that follows.
She quickly shifts gears with ‘i’ll be your light’, a darker, moodier piece that leans into grittier synth textures and an angsty undertone. The contrast between these first two songs immediately showcases myah’s versatility - not just as a songwriter but as a producer willing to push her sound into unexpected spaces. The layered synths create a texturally rich environment, amplifying the song’s emotional weight as she sings of loss and longing — “Hate that the movers came / Hate that they painted the place / Hate that they emptied all our shared things”.
The album's third track, ’notice you’, leans into wistful melancholy. A slow-burning meditation on emotional distance, myah sings, “I don’t understand you / And I’m not supposed to” — a lyric that encapsulates the album’s overarching themes of trying (and sometimes failing) to bridge the emotional gap between two people. The layered guitar parts and longing lyrics make for a deeply introspective moment.
On ‘summer love’, myah expands her sonic palette by blending soft pop-house piano, liquid bass, and hip-hop-inspired sampled drums. The track’s bridge introduces a playful spoken word section in French, where she even laughs at points, bringing a sense of spontaneity to the song’s dance-inflected production. It’s one of the album’s most genre-blending moments, proving myah’s ability to craft infectious, unexpected pop.
‘flames’ slows things down with a more emotive, atmospheric approach, driven by crashing toms, layered synths, and wistful guitars. Then comes ‘lost at sea’, an album highlight that uses water imagery to evoke feelings of uncertainty and longing. The pacing palm-muted acoustic guitar and chorus-heavy electric guitar create a drifting, weightless feel, while myah’s layered harmonies add an ethereal touch. The track closes on ambient pads and a soft, plucked acoustic line as she sings, “I’ll never let go” - a poignant final whisper.
With production evocative of early Lorde, ‘running’ is a glittering yet melancholic dance-pop anthem. It pulses with percussive textures, twinkling glass-like samples, and a sense of emotional urgency. myah closes with ‘say it’ built on dark, warm piano and sampled drums, leaving the album on a note of quiet yet hopeful intensity.
At its core, ‘IS THIS WHAT I SEE?’ is an exploration of relationships - of yearning, of emotional distance, and of the attempts to understand both another person’s emotions and one’s own. If Gracie Abrams made electro-pop, she might land somewhere close to myah’s world, and fans of Litany and IDER will also find plenty to love here. The album is entirely produced by Brian Squillance, and every song carries a signature cinematic quality that makes the listening experience feel immersive.
For those who want to dive even deeper, purchasing the album on Bandcamp comes with a lyric book detailing the lore of each track, adding another layer to the album’s storytelling. And perhaps that’s myah’s greatest strength - her ability to craft music that doesn’t just sound good but feels deeply. As she describes herself: “ur fav sleep-deprived, non-famous, emo, cinematic, romantic. Here to make you feel everything you’ve always wanted to feel.” Mission accomplished.
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