BRITISH POP-ROCKER TALLY SPEAR JUST DROPPED THE BREAKUP ANTHEM OF THE YEAR, “STRANGERS”

Since the Avril Lavigne boom of the aughts, many have attempted to chase the same pop-rock high. The cathartic blend of electric guitars and silky smooth vocals makes for unforgettable bangers. Though we haven’t developed a time machine yet, artists like England’s Tally Spear come very close to the nostalgic sounds we all grew up on. Her breakup anthem “Strangers” positions her as one to watch in this space.

Cowritten by Sam Matlock of WARGASM, the single details the hard facts of a tough relationship. It has emotional intelligence despite being shrouded in bitter heartbreak. Notably, Spear has leveraged her emotions with nuance, emphasizing the idea of knowing everything about someone one day and being complete strangers the next. Many can relate, regardless of demographics like age, to those who attempt to restrict music fans.

Melodically, the track is catchy, avoiding getting muddy with all its production elements. Spear’s vocal range is pleasing to the ears without covering her accent. A lot is happening in the track, but it all works. There are moments where the builds nearly cause layers like drums and guitars to clash, but they evade this gracefully thanks to the emotions behind the music.

Catchy and relatable, “Strangers” could influence a new generation to hop on the pop-rock train. Tally Spear has the creative ears, eyes, and emotional literacy to curate an influential discography that transcends time, just as her predecessors did before.