Ottawa singer-songwriter Heliara returns with the playful and empowering, “Self-Love,” the lead single of her upcoming Everything’s a Love Song EP. Intimate, authentic, and fun, the track blends pop and rock sensibilities with infectious energy, capturing the ups and downs of everyday life and the beauty of embracing oneself fully even when the going gets tough.

“Loving oneself is not always easy, no matter what stage you are at in life. This song is raw, authentic, and vulnerable,” Heliara shares. “Written from the perspective of a mother with two young children feeling stretched in every aspect of her life (me!) and inspired by the beauty and chaos of motherhood, ‘Self-Love’ is a song for all people: we are all together on this human journey.”

Written during the chaos of household chores, Heliara came up with the melody while washing dishes. Encouraged by positive feedback on an a cappella clip, she brought the track to producer Steve Foley at Audio Valley Recording Studio. Together, they crafted a sound that balances attitude and catchiness: punchy drums, electric guitars, punk-inspired harmonies, and playful vocal lines.

“This song is both whimsical and honest,” Heliara elaborates. “And it has a little bit of attitude that I hope will resonate with mothers and really anyone embracing the chaos and challenges that life brings.”