Harnessing the power of her weathered yet powerful voice, Felicity channels emotional turmoil into triumph on “Pilot with a Fear of Heights”. The new single from the Australian-born, South African-raised New York resident mirrors her anxieties about destiny’s role in love, both sonically and lyrically. Opening with haunting vocals before being jolted alive with grandiose production flourishes and a gospel-tinged chorus, the artist fatally remarks about the anxieties that come with falling in love. However, instead of wallowing in this emotional conflict, she surrenders to whatever her fate may be as she boldly sings about free-falling through life. This moment is rapturous and heart-racing, and she sounds fearless when the chorus builds up one final time. It’s reminiscent of Kesha’s 2017 single “Praying”, but Felicity’s vocals combined with the dynamic production offer something more vibrant without losing any of its radiance or catharsis. – Tucker Pennington
