Review: "Nobody's Best Friend" - Swan Mack

One of the toughest pills to swallow in life is realizing that you're no one's favorite person. It's hard to grapple with the feeling of being looked over, wondering how you've ended up in friendship after friendship where you're the last to be picked or chosen for anything. Expressing the hurt and frustration of this in an indie-pop song, Swan Mack is back with her latest single, "Nobody's Best Friend." The track is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, unvalued, or underappreciated, assuring listeners that they're not alone and their feelings are valid through Swan Mack's vulnerable lyricism.

Despite the song's poignant narrative, Swan Mack's "Nobody's Best Friend" is a captivating mix of lighthearted indie-pop, pop-rock, and pop-punk, hyping up those feeling low about never being someone's first choice. The track takes listeners on an enthralling sonic journey, featuring a compelling blend of instrumentals including electrifying guitar riffs, pulse-pounding drums, and spunky bass lines. Swan Mack gives a gripping performance, showcasing her vocal prowess as she delivers line after powerful, angsty line that encompass the frustration and heartache captured in the lyrics of "Nobody's Best Friend."

A Texas-born, Minnesota-based singer-songwriter, Swan Mack is building a career focusing on the in-between moments in life. She's a natural at storytelling, crafting songs with raw, honest, and confessional lyrics that blend well with her indie-pop hooks and folk-inspired narratives. Making her debut just this year, Swan Mack released her first single, "Unready," in September and is gearing up for more releases in 2025. Ending the year with more music on the horizon, Swan Mack's upcoming singles include "Feel Like Me" and "Call The Doctor." Perfect for the outsiders and overthinkers of the world, Swan Mack is certainly an artist to keep an eye on.

Written By Cheyenne Johnson

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