Last December, singer-songwriter Josie Proto unveiled her recent ep, ‘Problem Child‘, which is very relatable to anyone about life and decisions.
Growing up in a small village outside Brighton, Josie was always interested in music; from picking up a guitar at a young age to joining in with pub gigs, she had the talent to put a song into an honest way, and this new ep certainly doesn’t beat around the bush.
This third ep hits home for listeners who can understand the memorable, unpredictable stories of growing up; these tracks are for anyone feeling insecure about themselves. It is a journey about a life filled with many lows and highs, which is life as we know it!
Talking about what she has been through in her songs is fascinating to listen to because the singer is unfiltered about how brutal life can be. For example, the beginning track called ‘Problem Child‘ is humourous and feels like a song that Lucy Spraggan would create because Josie makes it so real when she explains her childhood; you can feel every lyric she sings is no lie.
Yes, childhood can be fun and carefree, just like the playful pop music inside the song, but at the same time, going through life, people make judgements and tell you not to do this or rule you in some way. ‘Problem Child‘ explains exactly that, only in this, Josie doesn’t take all this and does things her way as we all should.
Similar to the first track, ‘Sticky Fingers‘ is also another song where the BTEC Lily Allen singer passionately stands up and makes her voice heard on how it’s okay to be different, you don’t need to be like everyone else, just be yourself.
It can speak to the heart of so many young people as sometimes it is difficult to fit in, and you can pressure yourself to do things you are not used to. So far, this track is inspirational, and I think Proto should be our wisdom fairy!
While the tracks are bouncy and catchy, which give a happy atmosphere, they also portray other emotions about the love you can feel for someone and how various experiences can cause pain, adoration and change. Overall, this ep is for anyone who needs advice, laughter and a different perspective on life.