Multi-talented pop singer-songwriter, record producer, and doctor Janalynn Castelino has delivered a fresh dose of emotive power with the official music video for her new single, ‘But Without You’. Just ahead of her 27th birthday, the multilingual artist has unveiled the scintillating visuals for the reconciliation-themed track, following its lyrical video which earlier captivated and inspired listeners on YouTube.
‘But Without You’, which Janalynn co-wrote with Lorna Castelino, dives headfirst into the tumultuous landscape of a relationship on the brink, exploring the deep emotional void left by a loved one's absence. The track instantly grabs attention with the punchy, relatable lines like, “Stop being chaotic, I’m really bad at goodbyes.” It’s built on a pulsating, Spanish-beat-inspired panorama, allowing the song to perfectly frame Janalynn’s high-soaring vocals as she cuts through the drama to ask the poignant question: “Tell me how hard is it to reconcile?”
The track's emotional core truly hits home in the chorus, where Janalynn’s vocal powerhouse portrays gut-wrenching turmoil, singing, “But without you baby, I’d not know how to live, let’s screw this drama.” Building further Janalynn creates a poetic and intoxicating world, continuing to create magic with lines like, “it hits like a trauma, and hurts like hell, I know how you feel.” Despite not having personally navigated a reconciliation scenario, Janalynn shares that the song was inspired by her friends' experiences and her belief that "restoring a good relationship is far better than estrangement."
The newly released music video powerfully illustrates this inner conflict. Featuring sensual cinematics and a variety of solo setups, the video sees Janalynn sporting four distinct looks to depict the mood swings and emotional isolation that accompany estrangement, all whilst retaining a palpable hope for getting back together.
For many, Janalynn is a familiar face who burst onto the pop scene last year with her Spanish debut single, ‘Drama’. Her music is a compelling reflection of her spiritual and artistic evolution, deeply influenced by her cultural roots and Sicilian melodies.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Medicine, Castelino’s journey, encouraged by her father to complete her education before pursuing her passion, adds an extraordinary layer to her artistic narrative. This unique blend of intellect, cultural identity, and raw vocal talent ensures that ‘But Without You’ offers a relatable and cathartic listening experience for a diverse, global audience navigating their own emotional breakdowns.
You can watch the new video above, and for more, be sure to connect with Janalynn Castelino on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
