Ruby Tingle’s “Here to Nest,” released on November 20, 2024, via No Such Thing Records, is the poignant conclusion to this year’s trilogy of singles. The Manchester-based artist, known for her multifaceted talents, crafts a haunting exploration of the tensions and perseverance in long-distance relationships.
The song opens with Tingle’s ghostly and evocative vocals, cascading with a raw vulnerability that ripples with both life and longing. Her voice, rich and resonant, echoes across the intricate arrangement with a desperate yearning. Backing vocals haunt the stressors, layering a spectral quality that amplifies its emotive intensity.
Through its lush soundscape, with gongs, bird calls, electronic textures and even banjos, the track captures the delicate balance of yearning and hope as lovers build a home together, despite the distance. Fast-tapping beats and pulsating rhythms underpin the melody, imbuing the song with the restlessness stemming from the emotional stakes. The musical field itself represents the context with an expansive and intimate touch.
“Here to Nest” thrives on its dynamic interplay between the visceral and the ethereal. Tingle’s vocal performance, rich with angst and agony, becomes the centerpiece of this sonic tableau, guiding listeners through the bittersweet experience of love stretched across distances.
Listen to Ruby Tingle go all out on “Here to Nest” on Spotify. Her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist is stretching miles, so check out her other songs too.
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Review by: Naomi Joan