Aruna Finds Beauty in the Bittersweet on Dreamy New Single ‘missing shape’
The London-based Indian pop and R&B artist delivers a shimmering, soul-soaked reflection on love, letting go and the hope of finding your way back.
Some relationships don’t end because the love disappears — and Aruna captures that beautifully on her dreamy new single, ‘missing shape’, out now via APOLLO Distribution.
Blending delicate acoustic instrumentation with shimmering production and floaty vocals, the London-based artist delivers an intimate, quietly devastating take on heartbreak, exploring the relationships that end despite neither person truly wanting to let go.
Built around a soft, melodic arrangement, ‘missing shape’ leaves plenty of room for Aruna’s silky vocals to breathe, with subtle layers of ambient sound adding depth without overwhelming the track’s emotional core. Touches of pop, R&B, jazz and soul give the release a warm, understated glow, balancing melancholy with a lingering sense of hope.
At its heart, ‘missing shape’ is about the love that remains after goodbye — the possibility that, even when circumstances pull two people apart, their paths might cross again. It’s a feeling that sits somewhere between acceptance and longing, capturing the difficult reality of moving forward when a part of you is still looking back.
The release offers another glimpse into Aruna’s evolving sound, shaped by her Indian heritage and life in London. Raised on a blend of Indian classical training and pop favourites including Ariana Grande, JoJo and Demi Lovato, she brings together diverse influences with a deeply personal approach to songwriting.
That storytelling instinct runs through her music, informed by the Bengali songs her grandmother taught her and the books her parents encouraged her to read. The result is a sound that pairs polished, silky vocals with the intimacy of a journal entry, tackling everything from love and overthinking to ambition and finding your place far from home.
Aruna’s growing profile has already seen her selected to perform at Lakefest Festival from more than 7,000 applicants, alongside support from BBC Introducing Oxfordshire, BBC Introducing 1Xtra and BBC Asian Network, where she was named Artist of the Week. Her music has also caught the attention of Rolling Stone India, CLASH and Wonderland.
With ‘missing shape’, Aruna continues to carve out a space for herself in contemporary pop, bringing her own perspective to universal emotions while helping make room for more South Asian women in the genre.
‘missing shape’ is out now via APOLLO Distribution.
Listen here: ffm.to/aruna-missing-shape
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