Vianne crafts a Neo-Soul gem on a slow jam, "Time Passes"
With “Time Passes,” London-based artist Vianne delivers the kind of neo-soul gem that feels both intimately handcrafted and expansively cinematic, the rare track that opens a window into someone’s inner world while offering listeners a mirror to their own. Released on November 14th, 2025, the single stands as proof to what can happen when vulnerability, craft, and collaboration meet at precisely the right moment.
Written and recorded during a period of profound personal transition, “Time Passes” carries the weight and wisdom of a breakup that forced Vianne to interrogate her own patterns: how much she gives, how little she receives, and what happens when loneliness becomes both a burden and a teacher. Rather than wallowing, she leans into clarity. The song unfolds like a quiet awakening as it’s reflective, warm, and grounded in a hard-earned understanding of the power of living in the present.
Part of that clarity comes from her creative partnership with producer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Lobo, whom she discovered through his group Geejay. Their late-night sessions in Lobo’s cozy London studio breathe life into every bar. You can hear the closeness in the recordings with its brushed keys, the mellow horns, the deep-pocketed groove, and that perfectly timed flute solo that floats in like a steadying exhale. It’s a moment of pure emotional suspension, capturing the stillness that exists just below the noise of the mind.
Musically, “Time Passes” lives at the intersection of neo-soul, jazz, and modern London cool. The live instrumentation locks into place with organic ease, giving Vianne’s vocals the perfect backdrop to bloom. Her voice is the emotional compass of the track. She sings with the softness of someone stepping into self-understanding for the first time, but with the conviction of someone who knows they won’t lose themselves again.
The song’s message is simple but grounding as it releases the regrets of yesterday, loosen the anxieties of tomorrow, and surrender to the moment that’s actually real. It’s a mantra disguised as a groove, a meditation built on rhythm and breath.
As the first glimpse of her 2026 EP, “Time Passes” sets the tone for what feels like a defining era for Vianne, one shaped by global influences spanning Arizona, Bulgaria, Berlin, and now deeply rooted in London’s soulful edge. We’re so excited for more, but in the meantime, go ahead and click those links below to listen in, follow along, and of course to stay tuned for more.
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