Written by Lauren Rosier
Middle Kids share their first new music in over 18 months. The new single, “R U 4 Me?”, delivers upbeat, arena-level indie-rock and was produced by Lars Stalfors.
Lead singer and songwriter Hannah Joy explains the alienating inspiration for the song: “I was at university once and there were all these signs on the walls saying ‘BE NICE IT’S NOT THAT HARD.’ The tone of the message itself actually wasn’t very nice or kind…. We are always looking around at other people thinking ‘are you on my team?’. I think this just results in us all feeling lonely.”
“R U 4 Me?” has a strange energy featuring distorted yelling, wailing, and laughter (captured in-between takes in the studio).
The new single is the band’s first release since 2019’s New Songs For Old Problems EP, with their critically-acclaimed 2018 debut album, Lost Friends.
Watch the music video below.
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