Drifting into Freedom: SIESKI & Connor Roff’s Hauntingly Beautiful “Untethered”

Originally conceived as a reflection on the emotional unraveling that happens after a breakup, "Untethered" by Vancouver alt-pop songstress SIESKI and UK artist Connor Roff has evolved into something far deeper. The song now addresses the broader, more lush subject of non-attachment—not just from a lover, but from anything or anyone we cling to in an effort to define ourselves, feel safe, or imbue our lives with meaning. It's about surrender, utterly and heartbreakingly, and the strange mix of sadness and liberation that comes with it.

Opening with a gentle, acoustic piano and SIESKI's ethereal vocals, "Untethered" seamlessly lead into a vulnerable soundscape. Her vocals have an airiness that hovers on the edge of sorrow and tranquility. With Connor Roff's vocals, the chemistry is palpable. Their harmonies weave together in a devastating yet unbreakable manner, two different threads tied into a single shining emotional landscape. 

As the song builds, tendrils of violin weave together like confidences exchanged in whispers, gradually propelling the song into a swirling, cinematic odyssey. What starts out as a rootsy, bare-bones song builds inexorably upwards, cresting in a hook that's nothing short of supernatural. The shape of the song follows the trajectory of the arc of the emotion of release—from the subdued pain of regret, towards the exhilarating, breathless rush of finally letting go.

Untethered doesn't simply tell a tale—it becomes one. It's a journey about what it feels like to lose oneself from what was once deemed necessary, and find the subtle strength that lies on the other side. In a world where we're constantly being taught to cling more, SIESKI and Connor Roff offer a soft, lovely reminder: sometimes freedom starts with letting go.

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