An uplifting indie folk anthem, Filiah’s captivating new single “On & On” transforms grief and shame into self-acceptance and emotional liberation.
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Listen: “On & On” – Filiah
“On & On” explores the journey of confronting feelings, engaging with them directly, and discovering freedom beyond them.
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There is a quiet bravery in choosing to face the emotions we often suppress—and an even greater strength in turning that journey into something we can celebrate and even dance to. Combining softness with strength, intimacy with energy, Filiah’s latest single “On & On” emerges as a lively indie folk anthem of empowerment, transforming grief and shame into self-acceptance and emotional healing. Crafted during a collaborative songwriting camp, and infused with vulnerability and ‘70s-inspired warmth, the song unfolds like a slow, spiritually rejuvenating sunrise: warm, enlightening, and candid about its shadows. It represents an intimate, enchanting release that grapples with shame, cultivates resilience, and embraces moving forward with grace, ultimately becoming a conduit for healing in motion.
On & On – Filiah
Do I turn to you
is there something left to find
once I know the truth
when your world turns blue
the battle’s not mine
but I feel it too
Atwood Magazine is excited to premiere “On & On,” Filiah’s second single of the year (slated for release on April 11th, 2025, via Ink Music). Following January’s passionate release “Atlas,” her first new music since her debut album For Someone in 2022, “On & On” features the Austrian indie folk artist (formerly known as Nina Schwarzott) confronting her deepest struggles in a raw and fervent effort to liberate herself.
“Do I turn to you? Is there something left to find once I know the truth? When your world turns blue, the battle’s never mine, but I feel it too,” she sings in the song’s opening lines, traversing the complex territory between empathy and self-preservation—caught in the emotional crossfire of another’s hardship and questioning if reaching out is an act of loyalty, love, or self-neglect. Her voice carries a soft but heavy weight, laden with the pain of unanswered questions over a subdued, atmospheric soundscape that gradually builds in warmth and tension—reflecting the ebb and flow of connection, distance, and the subtle ache of caring deeply.
The first chorus crashes in like a therapeutic wave—a musical and emotional peak where everything Filiah has kept inside begins to overflow. “The water isn’t clear / and honestly I fear / it’ll keep on going / on & on & on…” she reveals, her voice quaking with controlled intensity. It’s not a moment of resolution, but rather a swirling turmoil—a gradual release of fear, doubt, and longing that has been simmering beneath the surface. The burden of shame and the pain of endurance resonate in every phrase, even as a glimmer of hope starts to emerge: the possibility of healing, even if it feels just out of reach. The instrumentation reflects this unease and movement, gaining subtle strength as Filiah’s voice leads—raw, expressive, unwavering in truth and passionate in intent.
the water isn’t clear
and honestly I fear
it’ll keep on going
on & on & on…
And I hope there’s a place
we rid ourselves of shame
we will carry our own weight
however long it takes
“Shame in various forms used to influence many of my choices, and I think it affects many people, often subconsciously,” Filiah shares with Atwood Magazine. “‘On & On’ is about processing those feelings, facing them directly, and achieving freedom on the other side. I aimed to create a song that feels uplifting and hopeful, like the first light of spring, while still having some darker undertones if one looks closely. Plus, I found it to be the ideal track to either confidently stroll to or dance-vacuum with.”
“I composed this song with two incredible individuals (Phil and Fredi) at the Ink Music songwriting camp last year, who made me feel instantly at home during the session,” she notes with a smile. “We shared our vulnerabilities, favorite songs, and stories and transformed them into something listenable. The entire day was immensely supportive and empowering for me, and I believe we captured that feeling perfectly in ‘On & On,’ hoping to pass some of it on to anyone who may need it.”
This theme of shared vulnerability resonates throughout the second verse, as Filiah opens up even more. “Can I rely on you / when my grief takes all the light…” she asks, recognizing the heaviness her pain carries and the bravery it takes to confide in someone. There’s a gentleness in this moment—an emotional openness that feels
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An energetic indie folk anthem of empowerment, Filiah's captivating new single “On & On” transforms grief and shame into self-acceptance and emotional liberation.