To celebrate the release of his debut album, Relief, Noah & The Void returns with the stunning new single, “Icarus.” This track perfectly captures the musical craftsmanship of the project, drifting between emotional piano and captivating vocals to deliver a euphoric, upbeat anthem with a romantic twist.
The project, spearheaded by 27-year-old Noah Chartier, is rooted in a powerful mission: creating a community based on mental health awareness and healing. All of his streaming revenue is dedicated 100% to Pediatric Cancer Research via Evan’s Crew, a charitable commitment that provides a profound purpose to his art.
“Icarus” is a testament to how inspiration strikes. The track was sparked by a simple coffee run and a quick glance at the server. This “silly reminiscence” evolved while Chartier was at his piano, when the catchy progression and the spontaneous lyric, “I don’t wanna come down,” immediately brought to mind the Greek myth of the boy who flew too close to the sun. This fusion of a fleeting crush and classical tragedy resulted in a fun, upbeat track that is completely honest in its sound and feel.
The single serves as an excellent taste of what to expect from the full-length album, Relief, a record brimming with personal influence, emotion, and hope. As Noah explains, he condensed two ambitious, genre-separate album concepts into one cohesive work to “capture the human experience.” The album’s title itself indicates a hopeful escapism from everyday struggles, providing a message of relief and a tone that is ambitiously compared to a sunset performance at Red Rocks.
“Icarus” is a powerful reminder that Noah & The Void continues to break out of the norm, refusing to be pigeonholed. It’s a beautifully crafted track that balances thematic depth with a lighthearted, infectious melody, firmly planting itself as a celebration of the unexpected joys in life.
