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Vi Talli’s 'Running': A Resilient Anthem of Movement and Self-Reclamation

  • Dave Bedford
  • 13 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

Nashville-based artist and Ukrainian refugee Vi Talli continues her ascent with the release of “RUNNING,” a powerful new single that serves as a defiant declaration of momentum. Arriving via soundPUPPY as the second glimpse into her forthcoming debut album, NO TIME FOR PERFECTION, the track marks a decisive evolution from her introductory release, “YOU DON’T KNOW ME.”


If her debut was a confrontation with the unknown, “RUNNING” is the sound of a turning point. It captures that universal, high-stakes moment when staying still is no longer an option and choosing oneself requires forward motion. As Vi puts it: “‘Running’ is about the moment you realize you simply can’t stay where you’ve been... It’s not just leaving. It’s reclaiming yourself.”


Vi’s personal history lends the track an undeniable weight. Raised in a family of musicians, she was on the verge of releasing her debut album in Ukraine in 2022 when the Russian invasion forced her to flee. Her journey from the streets and cafés of France to the creative hubs of Miami, Nashville, and Los Angeles has distilled her sound into something singular—blending the emotional gravity of her upbringing with the diverse influences of a life in transit.


Sonically, “RUNNING” is uplifting, determined, and quietly beautiful. The production mirrors Vi’s real-life trajectory: it is a work of resilience shaped by upheaval, offering an optimism that feels earned through action rather than fantasy. There is a palpable sense of resolve in her vocal delivery, capturing the specific clarity that arrives when fear is finally replaced by purpose.


As a preview of NO TIME FOR PERFECTION, “RUNNING” suggests an album that will be as polished as it is raw. It is modern pop with sharp, real-life edges, threaded with a "forward drive at all costs" mentality. Vi Talli isn't just a survivor; she is an artist built for the world stage, and “RUNNING” is the vibrant evidence of her arrival.



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