The way For Esmé’s Martha Meredith unapologetically faces her demons through song is something we’ve always admired about her, especially as women going through the same things. There’s a certain sense of comfort in knowing that there are female artists out there who have our back, no matter where we come from.
After releasing empowerment anthem, “Doubtmouth” off of the band’s upcoming record, Righteous Woman, out May 25, it seems there’s more empowerment in the works, along with some lessons along the way.
New track, “For Others” is a carefully crafted inside look at gender roles in modern society, displaying Meredith’s torn stance on motherhood and family traditions that will most definitely spark up conversations for women everywhere.
“This record was written in the year between my getting engaged and married to my partner of 7 years and friend of 17. It often felt like two paths were diverging in front of me: one for an untethered, wild and outspoken feminist artist, and the other for a grounded, happy and simple life. I wanted and continue to want both, because neither offers fulfillment without the other. It was such a serious time for reflection on what parts of your family tradition you want to bring with you into your own adulthood and what you want to reject. I want all the good parts without the expectations placed on wives and mothers to be these endlessly nurturing martyrs. I want both so badly, I just find it hard to believe in sometimes (‘I’m not a liar, I’m just undecided’).”
Check out the video for “For Others” below:
