A grin-inducing indie pop tune that’s totally charming.
Miya Zawa, the creative project of Sara Flint and Tom Brereton, is making waves in the indie music scene with their genre-blending sound that fuses elements of pop, dub, and folk. The duo describes their music as an emotional outlet, a sonic manifestation of thoughts and experiences drawn from Miya Zawa’s diary. Their latest release, “So Sick,” is an indie pop single accompanied by a lyric video, offering listeners a playful yet candid take on modern relationships.
On SoundCloud, Miya Zawa shared insights into the inspiration behind “So Sick,” explaining, “I feel like a lot of us have high standards for our friends’ love interests—so that sent me into a spiral of how many amazing women end up dating sh*t men.” Further elaborating on the track, the artist added, “This song is about that situation, and how it really gives me the ick—still does. We wanted the song to be cheeky and playful, with silly vocal ad-libs and an autotuned outro, to make the most out of a ridiculous situation and reflect the personalities of these silly guys.”
With its warm instrumentals and uplifting tones, “So Sick” crafts an infectious, quirky sound that perfectly complements its lighthearted yet relatable narrative. The lyrics, including lines like “Babe, I got the ick like lickity split, Don’t know how you deal with his sh*t” and “I get that she says she wants to fix you, What if she can’t? Yeah, that’s an issue,” humorously reflect the frustration of seeing a friend settle for the wrong partner.
Fueled by its ear-pleasing, genre-blending production and irresistibly witty delivery, “So Sick” captures Miya Zawa’s signature charm. The song is a must-list for fans of indie pop who appreciate clever storytelling and vibrant melodies. Press play and experience an honest, grin-inducing take on questionable romantic choices with “So Sick.”
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