New Zealand-born, London-based singer-songwriter Becca Caffyn explores the uncertainty of new relationships on her latest single ‘Kicker’. The second release from her forthcoming EP Isn’t It Romantic?, arriving December 4, the track examines that familiar struggle between trusting your instincts and wondering whether your own anxieties are getting the better of you. Written during a particularly intense new romance, it’s a relatable reflection on the doubts that can creep in even when everything seems to be going well.
Despite its anxious subject matter, ‘Kicker’ is a wonderfully warm and upbeat slice of indie-folk. Gorgeous acoustic guitars provide the foundation, accompanied by a steady, lively indie-rock beat that keeps everything moving along. Caffyn’s soft, intimate vocals have an almost conversational quality, lending a real sense of honesty to her storytelling. A change of pace during the breakdown offers a moment of reflection, but otherwise there’s something beautifully sunshiney about the whole thing. It’s the sort of song you could imagine listening to while wandering through a field on a golden summer evening.
That contrast between the breezy instrumentation and the uncertainty of the lyrics is what makes ‘Kicker’ so endearing. Gentle, melodic and effortlessly relatable, it’s a lovely reminder that even our most anxious thoughts can make for rather beautiful music.
