Mifarma Explores Identity and Renewal with “The Five Stages of Grief”
by A Hyatt
Sep 10, 2025
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The track arrives as a meditation on the ways we are transformed by loss. Ravitzki doesn’t frame grief solely as absence; instead, she presents it as a process of evolution, a shedding of old versions of the self. The result is a song that balances pain with possibility, weaving personal reflection into something universally resonant.
With its textured production and hauntingly restrained vocals, “The Five Stages of Grief” invites listeners to step into a sonic space that is at once fragile and full. It’s the kind of track that unfolds in layers — sparse at the beginning, swelling with emotion, then falling back into silence, echoing the unpredictable rhythms of mourning and renewal.
This release leads directly into Ravitzki’s forthcoming English-language debut album, Mifarma, set for September 19. An intimate release show will follow at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn, marking a moment of arrival for an artist who has already carved out a reputation for fearless self-expression in the Hebrew-language music scene. Now, with Mifarma, she steps into her boldest territory yet: an album that blends genres, stretches soundscapes, and mines the depths of identity and memory.
“The Five Stages of Grief” is part of a narrative Ravitzki has been carefully building throughout the year. Earlier, she released “I Left the Room Without My Hair,” a track that cut directly to the bone of self-reinvention. Where that single was stark and visceral, “The Five Stages of Grief” expands the focus, situating personal transformation within the universal cycles of loss and healing. Other songs from the album, such as “Somnambulist,” continue this thematic arc, exploring fracture, disorientation, and the slow work of piecing oneself back together.
Produced by two-time Grammy nominee Carmen Rizzo (Seal, Alanis Morissette, Paul Oakenfold), Mifarma carries a sonic richness that elevates Ravitzki’s voice while allowing it to remain the focal point. Rizzo’s touch is evident in the layered textures — moments where electronic atmospheres brush against acoustic intimacy, where classical flourishes coexist with alternative and pop influences. The album also features contributions from Shara Nova (My Brightest Diamond), drummer Earl Harvin (Tindersticks, Air), vocalist Melissa Lingo, and songwriter Piers Faccini. Each collaborator brings dimension to the project, but the vision remains undeniably Ravitzki’s.
At the heart of “The Five Stages of Grief” is her voice: clear, deliberate, and emotionally precise. She sings not with excess, but with restraint, allowing silence and space to do as much work as melody. The effect is deeply affecting — instead of forcing catharsis, she lets it emerge gradually, the way grief itself often does.
The song resists neat resolution. It doesn’t close with triumphant declarations or polished conclusions. Instead, it lingers, leaving listeners in the liminal space between endings and beginnings. That refusal to resolve becomes its own statement: grief is ongoing, and so too is the work of becoming someone new.
As Mifarma, Ravitzki creates music that is both inward and outward looking. It’s diaristic, yes, but it’s also connective, offering her audience a mirror for their own experiences. Her work reminds us that grief, love, and self-discovery are never isolated experiences; they are communal, shared, and endlessly reinterpreted through the stories we tell.
“The Five Stages of Grief” is available now on all streaming platforms. It stands as both a gateway into Mifarma and a powerful statement on its own — a song that proves Ravitzki is unafraid to tread the delicate line between vulnerability and strength. In doing so, she offers not just a record of personal transformation, but a companion for anyone navigating the same uncertain terrain.
Listen to the song here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0VX8kmfmBOca2IcCTBp1bD?si=TObfKB4oQb2rdgCNJum3rg
