With the advent of texting and other means of modern dating & communication, what we now call “ghosting” has become a common occurrence. It’s also inspired a lot of artists and their craft. Did you know Florence and the Machine’s Big God is about ghosting? Well, this gorgeous new pop offering from rising singer and songwriter Sonia Stein is also about ghosting. On Party, she partnered up with producer Ben Jones (Kelly Rowland, Tinie Tampah, Mary J Blige) to weave a tale about a personal experience she had a few years ago, when a guy she was seeing totally cut off contact one day after an intense 2-month relationship. Stein explains: “Party is about wanting an explanation, wondering why someone would make such a big deal of something and let it go without feeling the need to say goodbye or explain. I was dealing with the humiliation and shock of having the rug pulled from under me and was imagining a metaphorical party I would host to commemorate what I thought was a memorable experience that I didn’t feel was honoured.” It feels as if we’re exposed to a whole lot more lack of closure these days, but at least we have the gently stirring draft of this sincere and earnest pop gem to sooth our hearts. Its easy groove and breezy guitar flicks meld Your Smith with HAIM. A nostalgic 80′s flick-styled video accompanies Party, directed by Aaron Bevan-Bailey who was inspired by the lyrics of the song, “let’s have a slow dance, like we did on the tube”. You can catch Sonia Stein’s enchanting live set on February 5th 2019 at London’s White City House. More UK dates will be announced shortly. Stream/download Party, here.
