Sia Shells Casts a Mermaid Spell of Resilience and Self-Empowerment on Ethereal New Single, “Riding The Wave”
Baja, California-based artist Sia Shells invites listeners to dive deep into their strength and surrender with “Riding The Wave” – an ethereal, ocean-inspired pop anthem that captures the power of resilience, transformation, and trust in the tides of life. Blending her signature mermaid pop aesthetic with dreamlike production and soulful vocals, Sia Shells conjures a sonic spell for anyone struggling to stay afloat.
“‘Riding The Wave’ is all about keeping your head above water throughout the current of life, especially when it pulls you down and it’s hard to see the surface,” she explains. “It’s about resilience, change, and finding the strength to overcome it all while evoking the mysterious and beautiful imagery of the ocean.”
Crafted to mirror the ocean’s ebb and flow, the song’s composition moves between whispering vocals – representing the wind – and a swelling, powerful crescendo that embodies the sea itself. Produced with a touch of nostalgic warmth, the track feels like a safe, familiar space for reflection and renewal. “I wanted a nostalgic feel to the song, so it feels like a familiar, safe space for people to hold onto when they’re feeling like they’re drowning or carried away by the tides of their life,” Sia Shells shares.
“Riding The Wave” continues Sia Shells’ exploration of the mystical and the mindful – a reminder that, like the sea, we are vast, deep, and ever-changing. “Open your arms as wide as the horizon meets the sea,” she says. “You are strong enough to ride the wave.”
Sia Shells is a singer and songwriter who rhymes about everyday magic found through love, reflection, and dreams. Her emotive contralto voice and shimmering dream pop sound conjure a sense of oceanic wonder, defining her self-coined genre: mermaid pop. Following a string of coastal-inspired releases, her upcoming new album dives deeper into that aquatic world – blending enchanting lyrics and tropical textures into music that feels both otherworldly and deeply human.
At its heart, “Riding The Wave” is what Sia Shells calls “a magic mermaid spell disguised as a song.” It’s an empowering invocation for anyone learning to trust the rhythm of change – a reminder that, “Life comes in waves, but you are the deep ocean.”
