New York Indie Mainstays Eighty Ninety Return With New Single, “Yourself”
There are a handful of artists in the catalog that we jump (well metaphorically) out of our seats when news slips into our circle. Eighty Ninety, a New York-based duo, blends honest storytelling with catchy, minimalist pop. Their signature sound, which they call “808s and telecasters,” mixes deep electronic beats with acoustic guitar to create something fresh and emotionally resonant. They first caught attention in 2016 with their debut EP *Elizabeth* and the viral hit “Three Thirty.” Since then, they’ve racked up over 35 million streams, earned praise from *Alternative Press* and *Billboard*, and had their music featured on Netflix and MTV. Their ability to fuse electronic and organic sounds has made them a standout in the indie pop scene.
In late 2023, they released their long-awaited debut album, marking a big milestone in their journey. The track “Yourself” is the perfect follow-up, capturing their evolution as artists while staying true to the sound that first won them fans. It combines their signature style with deeper production and more personal, introspective lyrics, showing just how much they’ve grown while still keeping that raw, accessible vibe that makes their music so relatable
“’Yourself’ is about the quiet disconnect that can exist between two people, even when they’re physically close—and how easily things slip away when you’re not fully present and when you’re not giving yourself over to something. We tried to capture those small, unnoticed moments that eventually add up, leaving you wondering what exactly you missed along the way until you realize what you missed wasn’t ‘something’- it was everything.”
Eighty Ninety, the indie-pop project of brothers Abner and Harper James, returns with their new single, “Yourself,” marking their first release since their self-titled debut album. The track blends their signature indie-pop energy with emotionally charged, introspective lyrics, capturing the quiet disconnect that can exist between two people, even when they’re physically close. “Yourself” is a catchy yet deeply relatable song that explores how easily things slip away when you’re not fully present, with the realization that what you missed wasn’t just one thing, but everything.
With its pulse-pounding rhythm and thoughtful narrative, “Yourself” highlights the duo’s growth as artists, showing their ability to balance accessible pop with deep emotional resonance. The song captures the small, unnoticed moments in relationships that, over time, can leave you wondering what was lost. It’s a reflection on the complexities of connection, making it a powerful track that is sure to strike a chord with listeners.
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