Review: "New Best Friend" - EMME

Los Angeles pop singer EMME and her new single “New Best Friend” are the topic of today’s review! Let’s dive into the contents of this song. From inception, these lyrics seem to be wrestling with the fact she’s been replaced. A friend who she’d thought would be by her side forever has now moved on and replaced her. The important inclusion of the lyric “[she's] nothing like me” shows the listener that losing a friend can make you question your own self-worth. The overall tone of this friend breakup is bittersweet, and EMME exclaims she’s “better off instead” in the main chorus as a way of announcing it’s time for her to do some healing. The writing of this single is superb, and it truly demonstrates the nuances of a now faded friendship.

“New Best Friend” possesses a whimsical and slower-paced start. Here, EMME shows off her excellent singing skills with stripped back, relaxed instrumentals. The passion with which she sings the lyrics makes the beginning feel like a story. As the song builds, a stronger drum beat begins to carry the tune. There is an infectious energy which builds towards the chorus which is supplemented by insanely good production. Filled with great melodies and catchy lines, “New Best Friend” will certainly have you dancing by the end.

Now, let’s talk about the mastermind behind “New Best Friend.” EMME is a rising pop singer and songwriter who is based out of the Los Angeles area. Starting out in the writing game, she has writing credits with accomplished artists such as Grace VanderWaal. EMME made her own mark with a feature on Le Youth’s “About Us” which currently sits on Spotify with over 13 million streams. With nearly a quarter million of her own monthly listeners on Spotify, EMME now shares relatable songs about personal identity and relationships. If you can’t get enough of the extremely talented EMME, consider following her on social media through the links we have provided below! 

Written By Casey Hascup

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