Art School Girlfriend is the stage name used by Polly Mackey, an established musician.
In her recent statements, Mackey provided some insights into her song titled "Close to the Clouds." According to her, the song is a nostalgic look back at her experiences during her twenties. She has tried to encapsulate within the song the vibrancy of the music she was deeply involved with during her late teens and early twenties.
The song, in essence, is her reflection on the journey she took to reach a state of happiness and satisfaction. This journey, as she states, was not a straight path but a winding, convoluted one. Through her trials and errors, she learned to locate and appreciate contentment.
The title of her new album, "Soft Landing," is taken from the lyrics of "Close to the Clouds." According to Mackey, the song is a representation of the broader themes of the album, such as self-reflection, the joy of life, and the process of maturing and evolving.
"Soft Landing" is her second album, following her 2021 debut titled "Is It Light Where You Are." However, Mackey expresses a certain level of disconnection from her first album by the time it was released publicly. In contrast, she believes her new album "Soft Landing" is more personal and resonates more with her current self, leading her to declare it as her "true debut."
