A TALENTED Colchester musician who has performed at renowned locations across the country is gearing up to release a brand new single. Gabriela Prior, 32, is a singer-songwriter that pens “gentle, vulnerable, and dreamy” songs that veer from indie-soul, alt-pop, and alt-R&B, under the moniker, Gabriela Eva. Over the years, the songwriter has been supported by BBC Radio 6’s Giles Peterson and Tom Robinson, and played live on BBC London Radio.
Gabriela has performed at Glastonbury, Latitude, and Wilderness Festivals, and even inside the prestigious Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room or at renowned venues like Ronnie Scott's in London. A post shared by Gabriela Eva (@gabrielaevasounds) The songwriter who spent ten years in London is now back in Colchester and about to release the new single, Need in My Chest. As someone who studied art and music growing up, Gabriela wanted to “carry on experimenting” with different mediums and has a love for creating music videos.
The songwriter is excited to release her new single on May 31. Speaking to the Gazette , Gabriela explained the meaning behind the single and what inspired her to write it. Singer - Gabriela Eva (Image: Gabriela Eva) She said: “Need In My Chest is where I explore the human need to feel seen and heard by the people closest to us.
“It’s rooted in my own battle with anxiety, this song speaks of overcoming past traumas and finding our strength in vulnerability. “The cover art, depicting Venus's birth, symbo.
