Boston indie pop band Coral Moons have just released their new single “Apartment.” The single, co-written by Carly Kraft (vocals and guitar) and Justin Bartlett (guitar), has a simple arrangement but a complex meaning, delving into questions of commitment in long-term relationships.
Earlier this year, the group traded city life for the woods of Upstate New York, and that change seems to show in their music. The slower pace and rural surroundings have brought a more reflective energy to their new songs. They debuted “Made Up My Mind” on July 2, followed by “Apartment.” Between gardening, home recording, and music festivals on tour, “Apartment” is a product of carefully balancing an off-network lifestyle with the chaos of touring nationally.
Carly opened up about how a week in their home studio in the woods gave her peace, allowing her to slow down and reconnect with what belonged to her: her songs. She shares,
“I wrote this song about someone in my life not willing to commit themselves fully to a relationship. It brings up recurring fears of always feeling like I’m out of time, and highlights the demise of love and respect in lifelong relationships. My dear friend Meg Kelleher made the collage that’s the song art and I love it so much.”
Their sound sits somewhere between pop rock, indie rock, and alternative rock, drawing comparisons to artists like Deep Sea Diver, Samia, Big Thief, and Hayley Williams. Their soundscapes encapsulate the lifestyle of taking film photos with vintage cameras and drinking homemade wine by the fire.
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