With “Closer to Heaven,” Empara Mi delivers a high-impact power ballad that marks a fearless step forward in her new era.
Empara Mi pushes her sonic palette further with the release of “Closer to Heaven,” a rousing single from her ongoing Monsters & Masochists project. Where previous tracks explored the quiet complexity of longing, this release is loud, unapologetic, and drenched in emotion.
Tapping into the spirit of 2000s rock icons like Paramore and Evanescence, “Closer to Heaven” captures the ache of yearning through cinematic instrumentation and anthemic choruses. Empara Mi describes the feeling behind the song vividly: “This song feels like dancing on the edge of a cliff… There’s a strange comfort in that kind of sadness, a quiet hope buried in the grief.”
It’s an intensely personal track—one that connects past and present. She notes, “Everything I’m writing now feels like a conversation with my younger self,” emphasizing the healing power of reclaiming emotion through music. 
The track follows on the heels of “On Call For You” and “I Can’t,” both of which have seen considerable attention. Notably, “I Can’t” amassed over 3 million YouTube views within its first month and won Best Music Video at the Cannes World Film Festival, among other international accolades.
In parallel with her streaming success, Empara Mi has built a loyal audience through TikTok, where her releases have driven over 10 million views and counting. Radio support continues to grow as well, with BBC Radio 1 naming her their spotlight artist of the month.
With “Closer to Heaven,” Empara Mi doesn’t just continue a narrative—she redefines what emotional pop can sound and feel like in 2025.
