Tabitha Booth and Wax Majestic are making waves with their new EP, Highway to the Heart, which combines haunting melodies with heartfelt lyrics. Wax Majestic, a trio with Paula Croxson on flute, Ricky Wells on bass, and Angel Lozada on drums, teams up with singer-songwriter Tabitha Booth for this release. The group has built a unique sound that’s both atmospheric and deeply emotional.
Tabitha Booth's title track, "Highway to the Heart," from her upcoming EP, takes listeners on a raw and emotional journey. At its core, the song is about self-discovery and breaking free from the grip of past trauma. Booth’s lyrics explore the struggle of overcoming familiar pain, as highlighted in the verse, “I’m always drifting to the cold,” a reflection on how people tend to fall back into known patterns, no matter how painful they are. The next line, “I gotta leave it behind,” signals the desire to escape that cycle, offering a glimmer of hope for empowerment.
The song’s instrumental arrangement is just as evocative as the lyrics. With layers of drums, bass, guitar, synth, and flute, the music creates a sensation of movement, as if traveling down a literal highway or navigating the bloodstream of a heart scarred but still beating. The driving beat reflects the tension between running from pain and seeking healing. The mix of instruments underscores the emotional depth of the song, giving it a haunting but rhythmic feel.
The chorus of "Highway to the Heart" acknowledges the coexistence of light and darkness within the narrator. In the second verse, the narrator admits fear of confronting their own shame and pain, hinting at the difficulty of breaking free from old patterns. The final lyric, “drones fly to redemption,” raises a thought-provoking question: Do we have to go to great lengths to truly find ourselves and heal?
Booth’s personal connection to the song is deeply felt, dedicating it to her late mother, who passed away during the pandemic after a life filled with hardship. The track is a tribute to resilience and the ongoing journey toward healing.
Produced by Booth and Corey Zack at The Cocoon in Jersey City and mastered by Ryan Kelly, "Highway to the Heart" is the centerpiece of the four-track EP, set to release on September 13 through Mint 400 Records on all streaming platforms.
