Told Slant’s What’s Up lands this Friday. Don’t let the title mislead you—these tracks carry weight far beyond casual listening. While “Manhattan” and “Draw Blood” stand out as memorable, emotionally resonant singles, today’s offering, “Sailor,” is a genuine tear-jerker.
Felix Walworth describes “Sailor” as a moody ballad that grapples with the thorny question of whether we truly hold sway over our own lives. On Instagram, they note that it is concise, direct, and unsettling. And that assessment feels spot-on. The acoustic piece is built from stark, devastating lines about departure and longing: I didn’t choose to leave you, even as I said goodbye; I don’t choose to miss you, yet that absence will linger for the rest of my days, they sing with a resigned ache. Listen below.
What’s Up lands on 9/4 via Mtn. Laurel Recording Co.
