Released just last week, The Kind’s latest single “nashville” is a hit you don't want to miss. Perfectly produced, the track follows the aftermath of a relationship so hurtful, the narrator had to move away to Nashville. It deals with the all too common feeling of wishing the other person the best, but not knowing why the best could not be with them. The track is a perfect mix of indie-pop that The Kind tends to blend together, with an underlying drum beat and intense guitar chords. Jane Barkley Young’s emotive voice puts the listener right in her heartbreak, and her tone is clear cut and almost pleading. The lyrics cover all of the thoughts she is too scared to actually verbalize to her ex, but that she needs to get off her chest all the same.
This song starts slow with just an acoustic guitar line, and the narrator sings about her ex finding a new girl who ‘looks amazing’ (ouch). As the first verse ends and spirals into the chorus, the drums come in and the soundscape picks up speed. The last two lines of the chorus hit hard, as she sings “I want you to be happy / I just wish it was with me”, with a sucker-punch of a tone, simultaneously kicking herself for not being enough and her ex for needing more. The song slows down entirely, going back to just the acoustic guitar line for the bridge. Young sings, “Maybe I just can’t accept that this is really over / I can’t imagine a world where we’re just friends / So if the door is closing can you keep it open / Please don’t leave me out here again.” In her last line, her voice explodes into emotion and begging as a last resort.
The Kind is an indie-pop duo, made up of Adam Rowley and Jane Barkley Young. The two met in London, and immediately clicked, now stating that they are more like family. Because of their similarities in music influences and personal taste, they quickly found their personal style, and blended perfectly together. Their music has been racking up accolades across the UK on BBC radio stations, as well as being placed on multiple Spotify editorial playlists. “Nashville” is only their third single, but they have accumulated almost 4,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from the Kind.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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