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Review: "Gone To Bed" - colby!


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On colby!'s second single, "Gone To Bed," she proves herself to be an up-and-coming artist to watch out for. Following the success of her debut record "Don't Know What To Say," colby! is back with another dark pop smash. "Gone To Bed" is a piece of chill alt-pop with hints of R&B. It is moody, smooth, and undeniably catchy. Matching the track's dark sound, the lyrics explore an unstable relationship. The chorus surmises the sehigh highs and low lows; "You dropped off roses but then you went straight to bed." It's an intricate portrait of a rocky romance backed by a wonderfully emo instrumental and a powerful vocal performance from colby! Whether you're experiencing heartbreak or just in a mood for some good dark pop, "Gone To Bed" is a perfect listen.





colby! has an innate talent for capturing a vibe in her music. She embodies the spirit of alt-pop with her songs' emotional resonance and rawness. Between its downbeat tempo with a to-die-for bassline and colby!'s delicate singing, the track generates a strong sense of moody dark atmosphere. It's hard not to feel everything colby! is while listening. Even more so because colby! writes about such universal topics. A relationship with lacking communication is a situation unfortunately far too common, and the songwriter captures that universal frustration perfectly; "all of the words were blank we had to fill in, you would have told me if I hadn't gone to bed," is a feeling we all know too well. Fans of artists like Billie Eilish or Halsey would find lots to love in "Gone To Bed." Simply put, "Gone To Bed" is an elite sad-girl anthem. colby! gave us a chilly alt-pop song perfect as autumn approaches.


At only 14 years old, colby! is already an exceptionally polished artist whose talent and success are only bound to go up. From Fort Worth, Texas, colby! always found solace in the arts from growing up with severe dyslexia. Co-writing and releasing music with her brother, RJ Johnson, colby! now has two officially released songs under her belt, with plenty more planned to come. Her first single, "Don't Know What To Say," made an immediate impact, garnering over 36,000 Spotify downloads and landing on playlists like Spotify's "Local Pulse" and Apple Music's "New In Alternative." Within the week of its release, "Gone To Bed" has already seen similar success with over 12,000 Spotify downloads and 4,000 views on YouTube. Audiences are already finding much to connect with in colby!, and when listening to her music, it is easy to see why; her distinct sound and relatable lyrics are undeniable, and it will be exciting to see where she goes next. "Gone to Bed," is now available on all streaming platforms.


Written By Lauren Nolan



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