Kylie Rothfield’s latest single, “Old Man,” is a high-energy, alternative pop-rock our world order, brimming with raw emotion, sharp lyricism, and an attitude that doesn’t go away. Co-written and co-produced with the indie alternative-pop sensation Mothé, “Old Man” is a full-bodied experience.
“Old Man” draws listeners into a landscape of both thoughtful and refreshingly modern sound. With a recording style reminiscent of a live band session, the track conveys an authenticity seldom found in today’s over-polished productions. Gritty electric guitars tear through the mix, vintage upright piano lines add warmth and analog synths provide an edge to the song that suits its unapologetic narrative.
The narrative of falling for an older person who mistakes your attention for wisdom, only to realize that, in actuality, they’re using you to pursue their own youth. Rothfield isn’t painting a rosy picture of the story. Her vocals are intense, emotive, and charged with conviction, weighing the revelation down with an honesty that makes every line feel real.
“Old Man” is a song of disappointment and a reclamation of power. Rothfield flips the script and turns heartbreak into a battle cry, making clear she’s not playing the game.
A blend of infectious energy and lyrical bite, “Old Man” is one of Rothfield’s most fearless releases to date. It’s a song to rubble as a warning, or rebuilding it as an anthem of self-discovery. Either way, it has an effect, and that is precisely what great music should do.
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