Los Angeles, CA — Rising artist Reli has released the music video for her previously released single, “Ask For Help,” an heartfelt depiction of the brave story of overcoming addiction, and how isolating it can feel. With simple, yet impactful imagery, the video showcases the road to acceptance and asking for help. The video for “Ask For Help” is now available on YouTube.
The visual begins with Reli sitting at a piano onstage, performing to an empty audience. As the video progresses, people begin to fill in the seats and the singer’s voice grows in power. Directed by Brandon Bernath, with the assistance of Jesse Keel (PA), Sam Windell (drone operator), Krish Thakkar (VFX), and Thomas Clementi (lighting technician), “Ask For Help” is the artist’s way of reaching all those who have thought of seeking mental care at some point, but have been held back, either by their internal fears or an external factor. Reli describes the video as, “a reflection on the journey to sobriety and the inner struggle of admitting you can’t do it alone.” Recorded at the Bonita Center for the Arts, the artist and her team worked with theatre manager Melissa Stone to utilize the venue space for the music video. Most importantly, Reli wants listeners to walk away from the record with one invaluable lesson: the ability to always start anew. “There is a quiet courage in letting go, in opening up, in daring to begin again,” she explains.
Reli is a talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. With themes of mental health and personal growth as the through-line in all of her music, she extends this idea to her own life by practicing maintaining a balance between her work and mental well-being. Having 12 years of experience under her belt, Reli has come to learn that taking care of her mind is just as important for the creative process, especially as someone who writes, produces, and performs all her own music. She has had several collaborations with various musicians, giving her well-known hard-hitting ballads some fresh perspectives. Her latest track “Same Old Things” was championed by outlets like Tinnitist, Zone Nights, and Divine Magazine.
“Ask For Help” is a deep look inside Reli’s heart and a true moment of emotional nakedness with her listeners. The video is now available on YouTube. To hear more from Reli and keep up with the artist’s musical endeavors, follow her @ReliMusic on Instagram.
