gen x boyfriend!!

US-based indie singer/songwriter girlhouse comes to Wolf in a Suit with the powerful in-your-face sonic creation that is "gen x boyfriend!!". With this soundscape she blends melodies and lyrics in a way that is instantly intoxicating and magnetic, making sure you are hooked by the tale that dwells inside it. She paints a picture that is quite vivid and lush, caressing your senses and pulling you as the verses intertwine and the toxic nature of this relationship starts to pour out.

There's something about "gen x boyfriend!!" that just knows how to pack a punch, reminding us that it's not about quantity (the song lasts 1 minute and 44 seconds) but quality when it comes to music. It really manages to give life to something that is surely going to feel familiar for more than a few listeners, pushing a few buttons along the way. The world of "gen x boyfriend!!" is a real one that does not aim to sugarcoat anything but instead offer some listeners a tale to connect with and be inspired by (and even find some healing). So listen closely and explore the bittersweet yet palpable realm of the contemporary must-listen gem that is "gen x boyfriend!!". Enjoy!

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"This song was super fun to write! Our friend Jon Bryant was in town working with Tyler on some music for his own project and we happened to find some time to write together and I'm so shocked this was the song that came out of us as a team! Jon’s music is so ethereal and gorgeous and I think it’s hilarious we made our most high energy girlhouse song with him.

Basically we wanted to tell the story of someone who is in the very beginning ‘they can do no wrong’ phase of a relationship, where all the red flags are ignored and all the abuse is somehow super endearing and “real”. I used to be super into older guys when I was in my early 20’s and they were all obsessed with molding me into the perfect partner and making me believe my friends were holding me back, it’s always about control. This one in particular dumped me for a girl that was two years younger than me.

Now, I'm not saying all partners with massive age gaps are like this but this was my experience. I was kicked out of my home and my heart was completely obliterated. Most abusive relationships start off with a ton of love bombs that keep you working towards the connection that was in the beginning. He made me feel so important and magical when we first started dating and I was addicted to getting back to a place that wasn’t real to begin with. The song is the survivalist dissociating and feeling like they’ve finally found ‘the one’."

girlhouse about "gen x boyfriend!!"

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