Young friend dives headfirst into his loverboy or perhaps anti-loverboy era with his new single, "Boyfriend Material." A sleek and self-assured anthem dressed in the luster of effortless charm, it is a wily study in contradictions: irresistibly calm but emotionally elusive, confident on a surface level yet commitment-averse. The sonic version of that one Hinge match pulls you in with a perfectly unmade bed selfie and snappy one-liners, only to never respond to your messages.
"boyfriend material" lures you with its irreverent allure. The drums settle into a loping pulse as a playful bass line struts beneath a young friend's breezy singing. Then the magic comes. Bluesy guitar plucks entwined with playful piano, inserting just enough intrigue to keep you hooked. It's flirtatious but never brazen, a smirk concealed by a sip of something dark and neat. "Boyfriend Material" plays like a cheeky game of push and pull, where young friend never quite lets you in completely but leaves you begging for more.
There's a teasing charm in how he does this, conjuring a picture of someone effortlessly cool, emotionally distant, and completely alluring. The lyrics are soaked in self-awareness, encapsulating the essence of modern romance: exhilarating in its unpredictability, maddening in its inconsistency.
With "boyfriend material," Young Friend offers more than a catchy indie cut. He provides a mood, a persona, and a momentary sense of connection that feels intoxicating and elusive. And perhaps that's the point.