Angela Merlino returns with ‘Water Mantra’, the striking title track from her forthcoming EP, blending ritualistic rhythm with modern alternative pop in a sound that feels both ancient and forward-thinking. Drawing from her Spanish-Italian heritage and now rooted in London, Merlino crafts a borderless sonic language built on Tribal percussion, sound-healing textures, and hypnotic vocal layers.
Sung across English, Spanish, and Sanskrit, ‘Water Mantra’ unfolds as a slow-burn immersion, pulsing drums, chant-like melodies, and rich harmonies converge into a cathartic release that’s as physical as it is emotional. It’s music that moves the body while quietly demanding reflection.
At its core, the track is an act of resilience. Created in the wake of profound personal trauma, ‘Water Mantra’ transforms pain into power, positioning rhythm and repetition as tools of healing. Merlino’s artistry feels fearless here, raw, intentional, and deeply embodied.
Introducing what she describes as “Tribal Pop”, Angela Merlino offers more than a song, she opens a space for listening, feeling, and release. Water Mantra marks the arrival of an artist unafraid to merge heritage, vulnerability, and innovation into something truly transcendent.