Put best by the artists themselves, no one likes experiencing grief. When asked about their latest single “HEAVYWEIGHT” featuring Madi Diaz, indie-pop duo ill peach stated that “loss is heavy, but there is an undeniable beauty in it too—the way love lingers, the way we hold on, the way we keep moving forward”. This beautiful mindset is woven perfectly throughout this track, and the intricate soundscape paired with thick vocals from Diaz and Jess Corazza deliver hard hitting story telling. The track equally calls out the narrator’s own flaws and the disappointment in their past partner for leaving them a “car crash of pieces” and not staying to help pick them up.
The lyrics of the first verse and pre-chorus are self deprecating while also calling out the ex. Corazza sings lyrics like, “You never landed soft” and “I had to cut out all my insides”. The chorus is simply the term “heavyweight” over and over, weaving the idea between both the narrator and the antagonist. Diaz takes the second verse, and her thick and expressive voice draws emotion like none other. Post second chorus, the track explodes into the most beautiful refrain I have ever personally heard, and the two sing “I'm just tryna keep it light” over and over, almost in an attempt to convince themselves. With beautiful electric guitar and pleading vocals, the outro hammers this idea home and stays with the listener well after the song ends.
Composed of Wyoming born Jess Corazza and Minnesota native Pat Morrissey, ill peach was born in 2020 after years of writing for other artists gave them the confidence to start making their own EP. The concoction was titled “EXCUSE US WHILE WE FIND OUR MINDS”, and comprised four tracks full of ill peach’s unique mix of electronic and punk sounds combined with indie vocals and lyrics. Madi Diaz has been creating music since the late 2000s, but really blew up with her 2021 album “History of a Feeling”. Touring with Harry Styles in his Love on Tour, Diaz honed her craft and released her latest album “Weird Faith” in 2023, with features from Kacey Musgraves, Lizzy McAlpine, and Lennon Stella. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from both artists.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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