Only The Poets come back with "Thinking Bout Your Ex," an incandescent cocktail of modern R&B, indie, and dance that mirrors the scatterbrain consciousness of someone caught in the echoes of their bygone love. Frontman Tommy Longhurst's voice is sensual, a hypnotizing sound that glides above airy 90s-influenced production bursting with soul-tinged memories.
The band, which includes Tommy Longhurst, Andrew "Roo" Burge, Clem Cherry, and Marcus Yates, creates a soundscape that feels vast, city lights mirrored on midnight rain. "Thinking Bout Your Ex" delves into the messy emotions that come with heartbreak and the jealousy, the comparison, the lingering curiosity about who came before. Instead of wallowing in misery, the song uses those emotions as a way to create something beautiful like a bond.
It's easy to see why Only The Poets have recently emerged as one of the UK's most essential new bands. Although they sold O₂ Academy Brixton in 10 minutes and were celebrated for their historic £1 show, they continue to prioritize authenticity over fame. On "Thinking Bout Your Ex," they prove that pop doesn't have to be shallow, that heartbreak can sound sweeping, and that maybe honesty is the most powerful melody of all. The track sways, shimmers, and ultimately soothes, and is a testament to the enduring beauty in love's aftermath.
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