Paris Iliffe channels raw emotion on haunting new single ‘Moon Daughter’

Emerging alt-pop artist Paris Iliffe returns with her evocative new single ‘Moon Daughter’, a track defined by quiet intensity, atmospheric production and emotional pull.

Out now via APOLLO Distribution, the release sees Iliffe lean further into her genre-blurring sound, blending alternative pop with experimental textures. The track unfolds gradually, allowing her vocals to sit front and centre, building a subtle but persistent tension throughout.

Speaking on the track, Iliffe explains: “‘Moon Daughter’ is about feeling like my emotions are sometimes too overwhelming to express. I wanted to connect this feeling to the moon's pull and how it can affect us in ways we can't control.”

That sense of emotional gravity runs deep — ‘Moon Daughter’ feels intensely personal, carried by reflective lyricism and a slow-burning energy that lingers long after the track ends.

The release follows growing momentum for Iliffe, including support from BBC Introducing and playlisting on Spotify’s Fresh Finds UK & IE. With influences spanning Caroline Polachek and Biig Piig, her sound continues to resist easy categorisation.

Drawing on a global upbringing across Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore and now London, Iliffe’s music reflects a rich blend of cultural influences — something that’s increasingly shaping her distinctive artistic identity.

With ‘Moon Daughter’, she delivers her most instinctive and immersive work to date — and signals there’s plenty more to come.