LA-based Ruth Radelet, she of The Chromatics fame, brings us her newest track, “Shoot Me Down.” Boasting a wispy dream pop aesthetic, Radelet’s voices cuts through the synth and guitar as she bares her soul about a not-so-great evening. Speaking to the song, she had this to say:
“Although this song is very personal to me, I think it tells a story that many people can relate to. It started out as a sad girl piano ballad, written after a particularly bad night, and in the end became one of the most fun tracks I have ever worked on.”
You might laugh, but the intro reminded me a bit of The Edge’s unique strumming found on a lot of U2 albums, while the song overall gave me a Beach House or Warpaint vibe. Quiet and understated, you can tell Radelet is still very much a master of her craft both lyrically and instrumentally.
You can hear “Shoot Me Down” over on Spotify. If you missed the Chromatics, be sure to check them out as well!