Featured Tune: "If Eyes" from Ashia Ackov

Velvet Shadows and Smoke: Ashia Ackov’s “If Eyes”

Ashia Ackov’s latest single “If Eyes” is a moody plunge into the world of Jazz Noir, and it feels like stepping straight into a cinematic dreamscape of velvet lounges and whispered secrets. Part of a larger album, this track carries with it the essence of old Hollywood glamour while pulling listeners into a deeply personal story, one of love, longing, and the quiet ache of sacrifice.

From the very first notes, the song drapes itself around you like silk. The instrumentation is smoky yet deliberate, with a rhythm that lingers in the shadows rather than demanding attention. It’s not just background music, it’s the kind of sound that pulls you inward, coaxing you to sit still and let every note seep under your skin. Ackov’s voice is the centerpiece here, smooth and haunting, with an emotional weight that captures both the fragility and strength of her character, the lounge singer caught between her passion for music and her yearning for love.

What makes “If Eyes” stand apart is how vividly it paints its narrative. Inspired by Lady Sings the Blues, the track doesn’t just nod to the past; it resurrects an era, blending nostalgia with modern craftsmanship. There’s a cinematic quality at play, heightened by its comic-style video, that makes the song feel like a scene torn from a noir film.

For jazz lovers, this is more than just a single, it’s an atmosphere, a mood, a story that lingers long after the music fades. Ackov proves herself an “old soul,” offering a work that’s timeless, tender, and unforgettable.