Being in a situationship is never pretty, but there is something about it that compels one to never want to give it up. Kylie Rothfield’s newest single, “Temporary”, explores the emotional rollercoaster of a toxic relationship by showing listeners that, no matter how good it feels in the moment, there is always an end. Kylie tells of the nitty gritty with her dreamy vocals laced with bittersweet lyrics. Along with this, the guitar riffs float throughout the verses, aiding in the anthem’s sound. With Kylie, there will always be a delivery of raw, emotional vocals and astounding guitar skills. This song is best paired with a walk in the city during sunset, as it empowers listeners. The dreamy-pop energy it oozes mixed with chill alt-rock undertones make this the perfect comeback song during the struggle of a situationship.
Kylie not only wrote this song, but also produced the fun beats that tie it together in a perfect bow. Her soulful voice carries the message of the song well, with Kylie telling her counterpart how they need to come to the realization that this is not a forever thing: “I blocked your phone on Saturday / I keep on calling anyway / We’re always acting like it’s not / Temporary”. This chorus also has elegant background vocals that support her angelic grunge voice. However, the delicate yet fast-paced rhythm gives a lo-fi vibe. The prominent bass collides with the reoccurring drum beat to create a powerful dynamic, thrusting the song forward. Wobbly synths and small chimes perfectly fit the open spaces of the song, leaving no room for thinking about the sad reality. The layers of the guitars are placed gracefully throughout, either part of their own groovy flow or colliding to create a beautiful arrangement. To top this masterpiece off, the song slowly fades to leave her final thoughts on the matter.
Kylie Rothfield is an accomplished songwriter, singer, and guiarist that is based out of California, where her hometown lies. After attending Berklee College of Music, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her career in music. During this time, she caught the attention of many industry professionals that would soon launch her in 2014 with a Northwest/Midwest spring tour and multiple summer festival performances. She signed her first publishing deal in 2015, which landed her songs to be placed on ABC, MTV, NBC, and E! Network. In September of 2016, Kylie was selected to be on The Voice, who was then mentored by Alicia Keys and carried to the Top 20 live shows. Guest advisor Faith Hill was also blown away with Kylie, noting that she can sing anything. She is endorsed by Epiphone Guitars and most recently signed a new record deal with DVG Records. In current times, she has recorded her first full length album that is co-produced by herself, mixed by Rob Stevenson (Paul McCartney, Beach Weather), and mastered by Dave McNair (Demi Lovato, Allen Stone). Along with her album set to release in Spring of this year, Kylie is currently releasing singles leading up to the album. If you liked “Temporary”, be sure to give her a follow to stay up to date!
Written By Nevaeh Scott
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