Empara Mi enters the next chapter of her conceptual album Monsters & Masochists with ‘Closer to Heaven’, a soaring, nostalgic indie power ballad that pays homage to the raw energy of early Paramore and the cinematic drama of Evanescence. The epic track blends unfiltered emotion with anthemic hooks that beg to be screamed into the night. This nostalgic sound that Empara Mi has claimed will awaken a feeling in people from one generation to the next.

Where ‘On Call For You’ toyed with delicate obsession, ‘Closer to Heaven’ ignites a new kind of fire, one that’s drenched in nostalgia, rebellion, and pure, heart-on-sleeve sincerity. It’s Empara Mi at her most unapologetically bold, channeling the colossal choruses and dynamic production of her influences while staying true to the intricate storytelling of Monsters & Masochists.

Speaking on the release, Empara Mi said: “This song feels like dancing on the edge of a cliff, leaning over just to feel closer to someone you can no longer touch. There’s a strange comfort in that kind of sadness, a quiet hope buried in the grief of knowing you’re just a bit closer to heaven. At the same time, I wanted it to feel euphoric, like the music I grew up screaming in my bedroom. Everything I’m writing now feels like a conversation with my younger self, and there’s something that’s healing about finally screaming along with her and saying everything I didn’t know how to say then.”