Gabrielle Hope, an artist hailing from the Shenandoah Valley, has swiftly made her mark on the folk scene with her debut track Me And You. Hope’s saccharine voice, reminiscent of an Appalachian Betty Boop, carries a tone of innocence and nostalgia. The song explores love in its purest form, celebrating the beauty found in the everyday reality of growing old with a partner. With a stripped-down arrangement featuring only Hope’s vocals and acoustic guitar, the song’s simplicity heightens its tender, timeless tone.

However, despite its gentle beauty, the track has sparked an unsettled reaction from some listeners, particularly on social media. Several users have even compared it to the eerie atmosphere of a horror movie soundtrack. It’s possible that the haunting quality of the song is tied to its Appalachian roots—a region often associated with ghostly folklore—or perhaps it’s the subtle emptiness in Hope’s voice and the sparse guitar that creates an undercurrent of unease. Me And You is a striking debut that blends innocence with an unnerving depth, making Gabrielle Hope an intriguing new voice in modern folk.