April 18th.

“April 18th” by Martina Stokes is a heartfelt, intimate ballad that marks a profound moment of personal loss. Released on the one-year anniversary of her brother’s passing, the song serves as both tribute and catharsis. The production is minimal yet emotionally expansive, led by gentle piano and soft ambient textures that leave space for Martina’s voice to carry the weight of the story.

Her vocals are tender, restrained, and deeply expressive—there’s a sense of quiet reflection in the way she delivers each line, as if she’s singing directly from her memory. The lyrics unfold like a letter: raw, vulnerable, and filled with love, capturing moments of grief, remembrance, and quiet gratitude. Rather than dramatizing the pain, the song holds space for it—allowing the listener to sit with the emotions as they are.

The overall tone is soft and reverent, making “April 18th” feel less like a pop single and more like a sacred offering. It’s a moving portrait of loss, made powerful by its simplicity and sincerity.