Softer – “Messed Up”

LA based four piece Softer brings us their latest with “Messed Up;” a heartfelt shoegazy dream pop gem. Warm bass and guitar tones lead the way initially but bow down to lyricist Belinda Cai’s haunting vocals that echo through your soul.
Partly based on the second to last episode of Bojack Horseman and Cai channeling the cavalcade of emotions following the suicide of her sister, you might think “how are these related, Chris?” Well, dear reader, Bojack Horseman might be a seemingly crass look at stardom through the lens of a famous horse, but it actually delves into very real life feelings. Speaking to the track in relation to this, the band had this to say:
“The song is about all of the regrets and guilt one has in life in relation to other people and how, in a space free from time, our minds, and bodies, we can make them right. It’s a yearning for an alternate reality….”
You can hear “Messed Up” below from YouTube, or, add to your indie dream pop play list on Spotify (which you should have if you’ve read the Blog even infrequently).
Categorised in: New Music
This post was written by Chris Miller