The Australian duo Miya Zawa, the creative merger of Sara Flint and Tom Brereton, make a strong entrance into the indie-pop scene with their debut single, “So Sick,” a track that’s equal parts witty, infectious, and painfully relatable.
“So Sick” surrounds you from the jump in a playful, unmistakably catchy indie-pop groove. That song perfectly nails that feeling of watching a friend get sucked into whatever new love they’re in, the one where you can see all the red flags that they can’t bring themselves to see or acknowledge. Miya Zawa offers a cheeky, casually aloof riff on the feeling of frustration, one you can easily trill along to while rolling your eyeballs at another bad dating choice.
Lyrically, Flint and Brereton have a sharp wit about their storytelling, turning banal everyday annoyances into an art form. There’s something so satisfying about how the song names that one partner we’ve all secretly hated while still making it light and playful. It’s complaints you can relate to without whining and cleverness without pretension.
“So Sick” is a straight-up indie-pop melody. Paired with a bouncy, feel-good production that belies its message of playful exasperation, the track strikes the precise tonal balance between sarcasm and sincerity. It’s the type of song you put on when you need to get some steam off but still want to have a good time. More than just a debut, “So Sick” establishes Miya Zawa as a duo with a singularly refreshing voice in the indie scene.
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