Today, Manchester’s brightest shining light Phoebe Green returns with magnetic new single ‘Precious Things’, along with the announcement she will embark on a headline tour of the UK next April.
Exploring the duality of obsessive romantic infatuation – juxtaposing (borderline) creepy, comedic lyrics with a deeply vulnerable and sacrificial chorus – ‘Precious Things’ follows Phoebe’s Ask Me Now EP, released earlier this year.
New single ‘Precious Things’ marks a significant evolution in Phoebe Green’s artistry – and is the first taste of a new project due for release in 2025, written and produced by Phoebe within the intimate settings of her flat in Manchester and her parents’ house in the coastal town of Lytham St Annes.
‘Precious Things’ showcases a devastating vulnerability lyrically and a deft assuredness in its swelling production, all encapsulated within the song’s powerhouse chorus.
Speaking more on the release of new single ‘Precious Things’, Phoebe commented: “I really wanted to write a song about the obsessive, almost fan-like behaviour that we can exhibit in romantic relationships; I love borderline creepy lyrics that are a combination of uncomfortable and almost comedic when expressing love for something or someone. I wanted to contrast this with a truly devastating chorus that almost feels sacrificial, a willingness to be of use in any way to someone just to feel needed. I like that sonically both of these ideas are reflected also, the verses are sort of nursery rhyme-jolly so that the deeper meaning is concealed somewhat, whereas the chorus is just fully heart-on-sleeve yearning with the big synthy choral sound.”