Toronto indie pop/rock artist Brodie Christ has released his new single, "IDWTBFriends." The song encapsulates the essence of yearning and desire in a mature relationship. It pairs a peppy beat with personal, confessional lyrics and provides a peek inside the complicated feelings that can accompany keeping passion alive through the years. The title, a sly truncation of the song's chorus, also toys with misdirection, causing you to ponder the layers of meaning within. At first glance, a whimsical phrase cuts to the heart of personal want and emotional dependence.
"Desire is a strange and fickle beast," says Christ while describing the motivation for the song. "It comes on intensely and can disappear just as fast." With those words, he establishes the vibe for "IDWTBFriends," an anthem for wanting something more in a relationship that may no longer shine as brightly as it did in its early moments. The track evokes the thrill and urgency of the early days of love, with Christ craving that sort of frantic intensity that can wither with time. The music in "IDWTBFriends" is exceptionally well-balanced, a meeting point of indie pop and very earnest rock. The song is lively and emotive regarding the instruments and pace. There's emotion in the delivery, with Christ's voice bearing the intensity of his music and letting you into his private world of love, angst, and yearning.
"IDWTBFriends" is for anyone who's ever felt they needed more from a relationship, who yearns for the connection that lights up the early embers of love. As tenderly caustic as it is strident, Christ once more pulses with fierce, dynamic vigor, serving as yet another example of the tension between openness and strength where Brodie Christ does indeed find a lush creative vein at the junction. "IDWTBFriends" by Brodie Christ is available now on all streaming platforms. Fans of indie pop and rock alike will be able to vibe with this one. This track is a must-hear for those of you who have ever caught yourselves yearning.
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