Rising Dutch independent artist Yael Daila shares her long-awaited EP Crying Happy Tears, released—a vibrant, emotionally layered project chronicling her transformative journey through heartbreak, healing, and self-empowerment.
At its core, Crying Happy Tears is a deeply personal exploration of emotional manipulation, self-worth, and growth. Through a striking blend of dark undertones and uplifting soundscapes, the EP captures the duality of pain and empowerment. Yael’s signature vocal approach—marked by ethereal head-voice melodies and emotive delivery—imbues the project with both intimacy and intensity, creating a listening experience that feels grounded yet otherworldly.
Lyrically, the project offers vulnerable, nuanced storytelling. If Libralicious was an invitation to a playful yet poignant therapy session, and Moulin Rouge declared that certain toxic partners simply aren’t worth the energy, then Crying Happy Tears represents a deeper chapter in the narrative. The project threads together fierce honesty with cheeky, cathartic confidence—delivered with a theatrical charm that has become synonymous with Yael Daila’s artistic identity.
Sonically, the EP draws inspiration from genre-blurring contemporaries such as The Weeknd, Amaarae, Tyla, and Billie Eilish, resulting in a dynamic fusion of slick pop production, emotional R&B inflections, and subtle cinematic elements. The result is a captivating balance of vulnerability and attitude, wrapped in sleek, carefully crafted sound design.
Yael Daila is already turning heads across Europe’s creative scene, having performed at prestigious events including Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, Soho House Amsterdam, and Copenhagen Fashion Week for Samsøe Samsøe. Her growing acclaim is supported by features in NPR, Stereofox, Niji Magazine, Wordplay, Noctis, and Ones To Watch—each spotlight recognising her as an artist on the rise.
With Crying Happy Tears, Yael Daila cements her position as a compelling force in alt-pop, blending emotional depth with visual flair and genre-bending innovation. Bold, honest, and artistically fearless, this EP is a powerful statement of self and a significant step in what promises to be a captivating career.
She is also taking her live show to Paradiso on the 30th May. Tickets here.
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