Lana Karlay

With Don’t Let Me Go, Lana Karlay proves she’s not just a name to watch—she’s already operating at a level far beyond her years. At just seventeen, the Melbourne singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist channels the emotional grit of Blondie and the diaristic punch of Olivia Rodrigo, fusing these influences into something unmistakably her own.

The track opens with delicate vulnerability, Lana’s voice close and confessional as she navigates the fragile moment of sensing someone slip away. But what begins as a whisper grows into a tidal surge: live drums, driving guitars, and a sweeping string quartet recorded at the iconic EastWest Studios lift the song into cathartic territory. The production feels cinematic without overshadowing the core of the song—Lana’s honest, urgent plea not to be left behind.

Recorded with a live band at GoldDiggers Sound Studio in Los Angeles, the single captures a rare combination of emotional truth and musical precision. Lana Karlay manages to translate the chaos of heartbreak into a spacious, powerful anthem, marking her as one of Australia’s most compelling young voices. Don’t Let Me Go is a bold step forward—and a signal that Lana’s star is only just beginning to rise.