Review: "Five More Seconds" - Seafret x KT Tunstall
- Cheyenne Johnson
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
Following on the heels of their beloved 2025 singles, "Wait" and "River of Tears," Seafret have served up a delicious collaboration with the iconic KT Tunstall on "Five More Seconds." The track dives into difficult themes, exploring haunting "what if" moments and how a single event can change everything. Reflecting on the collaboration, Seafret shared, "When we set out making this record we knew we wanted to bring in some incredible people and collaborate. When we found out KT Tunstall was in town and up for it we were so happy! We had no idea how it would go or what we’d write but this idea started circling in the room and suddenly it was there in front of us like it was meant to be. We have always loved KT’s voice and her songwriting so bringing this song to life with her has been a real privilege." Adding to the discussion about the artists' creative experience, KT Tunstall stated, "I met Jack and Harry quite a few years back and loved their vibe and songwriting. Real players and songcraft with an old school, troubadour attitude to touring where they put the hours in and got really great at what they do. Authentic and righteous dudes! It was such a great experience to write with them, and inspiring to witness their attention to the smallest details. We created a movie in our minds of a situation that could go very different ways, focusing on the split second intensity when a decision in a moment can have a deep and lasting effect on your life."
Encompassing the emotional depth of the song's narrative, Seafret and KT Tunstall deliver a performance filled with passion and intensity as they create the perfect indie pop/pop-rock hit. "Five More Seconds" features a bold and energizing soundscape, blending a mix of driving beats, electrifying guitar riffs, and animated melodies to inspire an essence of hope in an uncertain time. A flawless collaboration, Seafret and KT Tunstall have undeniable chemistry with their complementary voices that come together to form rich and absolutely satisfying harmonies throughout the single.
A decade into their career, Seafret are a duo comprised of two best friends and musical co-conspirators, Jack Sedman and Harry Draper. Neither musician could have predicted the success they have seen, riding the wave of their hit single, "Atlantis," as it reemerged into the limelight through a viral TikTok moment that has gifted the pair over a billion streams and 10 million monthly Spotify listeners. Over the years, Seafret have built an impressive catalog, having released three studio albums as well as several EPs and singles. Already seeing amazing things from them this year, Seafret have proved themselves to be a reinvigorated band, leaving us with plenty of songs to enjoy like "Oceans," "Fall," "Wildfire," and "Give Me Something."
Written By Cheyenne Johnson
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