Estella Dawn – “Conversations”A Poetic Unraveling of Uneven Love

With “Conversations,” Estella Dawn continues to establish herself as one of alt-pop’s most honest and emotionally articulate voices. The San Diego-based artist delivers a track that feels more like a diary entry than a traditional single — raw, poetic, and unafraid to sit in the uncomfortable truth of uneven love.

The song was born from the ache of giving too much to someone offering too little. Dawn doesn’t dramatize that imbalance; she examines it with startling clarity. Her writing cuts straight to the emotional nerve center: the frustration of asking for basic care, the exhaustion of being breadcrumbed, and the slow, steady realization that you deserve better. It’s not a breakup song — it’s a moment of awakening.

Musically, “Conversations” mirrors that emotional arc. It begins stripped down with piano and warm, alto vocals, creating an intimate confessional space. As the track builds, Dawn layers harmonies, strings, textured synth work, vocoders, and atmospheric electronics. The production rises like a tide — never overwhelming, always intentional — guiding the listener from fragility to force. The absence of a traditional chorus makes the track feel like a monologue finally spoken aloud.

Fans of Dermot Kennedy, BANKS, and Gracie Abrams will find themselves right at home here, but Estella Dawn’s voice and sense of storytelling are unmistakably her own. “Conversations” is a beautifully crafted reminder of self-worth and the courage it takes to stop settling. It’s one of her most powerful releases yet.