Middle Kids – R U 4 Me?
18 months have passed since Australian guitar-pop trioΒ Middle KidsΒ released new music. Now, the band around lead singer and songwriterΒ Hannah JoyΒ is back with R U 4 Me? Itβs faster and more furious than before, but as catchy as ever. As always, it combines infectious melodies with raucous, arena-worthy indie rock. But this time, thereβs more of an edge to it, probably courtesy of producer Lars Stalfors (St Vincent, Cold War Kids, Soccer Mommy).
Explaining the inspiration for the song, Joy says:Β βI was at university once and there were all these signs on the walls saying βBE NICE ITβS NOT THAT HARD.β The tone of the message itself actually wasnβt very nice or kindβ¦ We are always looking around at other people thinking βare you on my team?β. I think this just results in us all feeling lonely.β
Middle Kidsβ new single comes with a moving music video, focusing on a young boy who struggles to fit in. It tells a story of youth, peer pressure, social isolation and the joy of finding a place to belong.
Recommended as well:
Middle Kids – Beliefs And Prayers
Middle Kids – Real Thing
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