Review: "Don't Come Around" - Ki To
- Lauren Nolan
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
Ki To is back with his brand new single "Don't Come Around." Ki To has talked often about being inspired by films for his music output, and nothing proves this more than "Don't Come Around." "Don't Come Around" is a synth-pop post-break-up anthem about not seeing your partner for good. The single is big, unabashedly heartfelt, and cinematic in every way possible. It feels like the type of track that plays at the end of a coming-of-age movie. The music video, which features Ki To in a high school setting, is wonderfully tongue-in-cheek, capturing that youthful energy the song encapsulates so well. Ki To gave us a perfect summer anthem with "Don't Come Around."
Ki To is from San Francisco, which translates entirely in his music. "Don't Come Around" is a vibey song that is as bright and vibrant as the West Coast. It's the type of song that seems low-key on the surface, but is more intricate the more you pay attention. Ki To describes his music as "complex emotions encapsulated." The songwriting of "Don't Come Around" explores the ups and downs of heartbreak and is scored by a perfectly wistful instrumental. The track is the definition of bittersweet. Ki To captures the sadness, yet endless possibilities after a breakup that is a quintessential life experience we all face eventually. "Don't Come Around" is simultaneously fun, emotional, and nostalgic, and showcases Ki To's talents as an artist brilliantly.
Ki To began his music career on September 1st, 2022, with his debut single, "Layin." From there, he put out a few singles and played in and out of jazz bars throughout San Fran. In 2023, Ki To released "West," which currently has over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Ki To is an artist who values sentimentalness and earnestness in his music. Even the second half of their stage name, "To," is an ode to his mother. Though Ki To only has four singles officially, he is currently working on many more, and if "Don't Come Around" is any sign, it will surely not be missed. You can listen to Ki To's discography, including "Don't Come Around," on streaming services now.
Written By Lauren Nolan
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