ST. CHRLS is a Philadelphia singer-songwriter delivering a soul-stirring experience with his release of “U Don’t Call.” Released on Namor Records, the song is an R&B smoothened heart-string tugger, a thesis in emotional detailing encased in a warm, melodious brew and a feel-good groove that’ll stay for a long after the song evaporates.
“U Don’t Call” establishes a mood of longing, muted frustration, and that most painful feeling of all, the ache of all those times you aren’t seen by someone who in the past meant everything to you. ST. CHRLS doesn’t just sing about heartache, but he lives in it, writing lyrics that slice without melodrama. His delivery is airy but deliberate, making each line sound like a late-night confession.
The production is no less compelling. Mixed with the lightest of modern touches, soulful instrumentation creates a timeless quality for the track. The beat is smooth without overshadowing, letting the centerpiece be ST. CHRLS’s vocals create a vivid image of emotional distance and unanswered calls.
“U Don’t Call” is a moment, a mood, a sign of when we pick up our phones and get that nothingness. Whether you’re yearning for a past relationship or riding out to the track’s infectious groove, ST. CHRLS makes sure you feel everything. On “U Don’t Call,” ST. CHRLS proves he’s a storyteller and an artist, and he excels in both. If this release is any indication, he’s carving out some space in R&B that’s as thoughtful as multidimensional.
Connect with ST. CHRLS on Instagram – @st.chrls
