philine - “waste a life”
Photo by Jantina Talsma
Everyone’s favorite Dutch songstress philine has returned to us with the indie pop goodness of “waste a life,” a song about abandoning fears and moving forward.
We’ve been fans of philine ever since we first heard “green” and have ended up featuring every tune she’s sent over since. The grasp that she has on her craft is astounding and abundantly clear once you press play on “waste a life.” Unlike many other modern pop artists, philine’s music tends to maintain an organic, often guitar-forward production, which makes it easy for listeners to imagine it being performed live, no matter the setting.
Amidst a duet of reverberating guitar and a synthy melody, “waste a life” is brought into existence with the slow and steady pulse of its rhythm section. The vibe here almost has a Fleetwood Mac kind of flavor, which seems to be all the rage right now with emerging artists like Lola Young. But where philine stands above the rest is in the additional vocal layering that makes its way to the surface of the second verse, as well as over the memorable refrains.
If that were not enough, “waste a life” comes complete with a standout bridge– something many artists seem to forgo altogether these days. This culminates in a brief, intimately-charged dynamic breakdown, which breathes an everlasting life into the final set of hooks.
“waste a life” is now available everywhere, as is the EP from which it comes. And while you’re taking all of it into your earholes, be sure to connect with philine online: Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | Facebook
-HD