Z’cano’s new single, "Friends," delivers a dreamy pop tune that compels listeners on a reflective journey down memory lane. This track is the second single from Z’cano’s new EP, where he delves deep into how television, especially our favorite shows from the 1990s and early 2000s, has shaped our understanding of love and friendship.
“Friends” features infectious melodies and a laid-back rhythm that is both familiar and refreshing. Z’cano’s warm voice conveys lyrics that sound both longing and self-reflective. The song quietly conveys the bittersweet fact that life doesn’t always go according to a scripted TV show, where everything is copacetic and happy endings are assured.
The production has a striking quality, rich in texture and evoking dreamy music trends that recall classic TV show soundtracks, yet remain modern. It’s a song that you can’t shake, not because it is particularly loud or over the top, but because it strikes a chord somewhere deep.
With “Friends,” Z’cano demonstrates their strengths, not just as a musical talent, but as a storyteller who seamlessly injects feeling into their lyrics with lines that prompt listeners to reflect on their own relationships and expectations. If this single is any indication, the EP "22 Minutes" is going to be a living project that glances at the past while contemplating what life looks like after the credits roll.