Emerging Los Angeles-based indie-rock duo Murphy Beach. continues their ascent in the music world with their latest single, “Amarillo Sun,” released on September 15, 2024. Following the success of their previous tracks, this song showcases their knack for storytelling through relatable lyrics and warm, beachy instrumentals. The duo delivers a personal, reflective track that captures the emotional weight of a relationship marred by self-sabotage.
“Amarillo Sun” opens with shimmering, soft instrumentals layered over jittery percussion, immediately drawing listeners into a relaxed, atmospheric vibe. The singer’s youthful, high voice adds a storytelling quality to the track, hooking the listener with its catchy tone and light, easy-going delivery. His laidback hook, “You still tell me that I can, I didn’t want it, now I got it,” hits personally and makes the audience nod their heads along and sing along to it.
The instrumentals, especially the swirling, swaying guitar rhythms and soft, thumping drums, blend seamlessly to create a swoon-worthy atmosphere that feels simultaneously uplifting and introspective. One standout lyric, “Amarillo Sun creeps deep while we’re in the back of my van watching you sleep,” paints a vivid, intimate picture of quiet moments in a relationship, perfectly complementing the song’s overall dreamy feel.
Murphy Beach’s signature indie sound, with shimmering, organic instrumentals and crisp, smooth musicality, shines through in “Amarillo Sun.”.
With over 135,000 streams on their first four singles, Murphy Beach is quickly gaining a dedicated fanbase worldwide. As they work on their debut EP, scheduled for release in early 2025, “Amarillo Sun” is a sound to spend the season with.
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Review by: Naomi Joan