Review: "Are You Winning Now?" - EMME

We can all understand and agree how painful romantic breakups usually are. Platonic breakups between friends are just as painful, though. Or sometimes, even more painful. Getting a sense of trust, love, and laughter from a friend creates a deep and genuine connection. But when these friendships turn sour unexpectedly because of hidden animosity or bitterness, it can be hard to navigate and come back from. EMME's new song "Are You Winning Now?" conveys all of this in a heartbreakingly honest and vulnerable way. "Are You Winning Now" tells an all too familiar story that many can relate to: a close someone keeping score to see who is "winning." In any sort of relationship, there is no such thing as "winning." Thinking so only ends up with losing meaningful connections and genuine bonds, as EMME beautifully shows in "Are You Winning Now?"

Right from the beginning, "Are You Winning Now?" hits you immediately with emotions that encapsulates the experience of a friendship ending. The song is somewhat reminiscent of "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo. Musically, "Are You Winning Now?" feels a bit more stripped down, but shares the similar emotional weight of "Drivers License." "Are You Winning Now" is the kind of song that would be played loudly on the radio at night with the windows down. Its a deeply vulnerable song that makes you want to scream along with the lyrics.Throughout the song, the gentle strums of an acoustic guitar alongside the soft notes of a piano adds to the overall heartbreaking vibes. Pair that with EMME's very angelic, raw vocals, and the entire song feels as if you are actively mourning the loss of a friendship.

EMME is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles. She is known for her pop melodies and relatable storytelling in her songs. EMME spent the beginning of her music career writing songs for other artists. She has landed credits including Grace VanderWaal's "Hideaway," JORDY's "things I never said" and "Better By Myself," Tritonal's "Out of the Dark," and Le Youth's "About Us." EMME now focuses mainly on her projects as a solo artist. Her debut single "Valley Girl" was released in 2022, and was the first of many songs that explored her perspective of love, identity, and belonging. Her latest single "Are You Winning Now?" was released in May 2025, again showcasing her incredible talent for crafting vulnerable songs about relatable topics. EMME will also soon be performing live on June 11th at The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles!

Written By Kyler Griggs

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