Weaving dark-pop instrumentation with soulful lyrics, Magdalia’s newest single questions what happened to the ‘great expectations’ we are promised in our childhood and tackles the struggles of growing up in a world where nothing is guaranteed. Written during an online collaboration session with The Artist Studio during the 2021 lockdown, she paints a haunting image of the human experience. ‘Great Expectations’ intertwines vulnerability with a pop-groove, reflecting on Magdalia’s experience as a young autistic woman and former gifted kid finding her place in society and learning to reveal her authentic self. A new offering from the singer, ‘Great Expectations’ diverges from her previous ballads and Magdalia’s strong, sweeping vocals reminds listeners that “there’s nothing left to lose when there’s nothing left to break.”