Reli reminds you that you don’t have to go it alone in her new single and video Ask For Help — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The rising artist’s release offers a heartfelt depiction of the brave story of overcoming addiction, and how isolating it can feel. With simple, yet impactful imagery, the video showcases the road to acceptance and asking for help.
The visual begins with Reli at a piano onstage, performing to an empty hall. As the video progresses, people begin to fill in the seats and the singer’s voice grows in power. Directed by Brandon Bernath, with the assistance of Jesse Keel (PA), Sam Windell (drone operator), Krish Thakkar (VFX), and Thomas Clementi (lighting technician), Ask For Help is the artist’s way of reaching all those who have thought of seeking mental care at some point, but have been held back, either by their internal fears or an external factor.
Reli describes the video as “a reflection on the journey to sobriety and the inner struggle of admitting you can’t do it alone.” Recorded at the Bonita Center For The Arts, the artist and her team worked with theatre manager Melissa Stone to utilize the venue space for the music video. Most importantly, Reli wants listeners to walk away from the record with one invaluable lesson: The ability to always start anew. “There is a quiet courage in letting go, in opening up, in daring to begin again,” she explains.
Reli is a talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. With themes of mental health and personal growth as the through-line in all of her music, she extends this idea to her own life by maintaining a balance between her work and mental well-being. Having 12 years of experience under her belt, Reli has come to learn that taking care of her mind is just as important for the creative process, especially as someone who writes, produces, and performs all her own music. She has had several collaborations with various musicians, giving her well-known hard-hitting ballads some fresh perspectives.
Watch the video for Ask For Help, hear more from Reli below, and follow her on Instagram.
