Out today, ‘Cruel For The Summer’ is a rather impressive pop cut. You see, the record in itself is pretty much perfect; you’ve got your uplifting, summery, bouncy production, you’ve got your evocative, vibrant vocals with a touch of nostalgia, and you also have a great deal of relatable lyricism, all qualities that will likely push the song towards a larger audience. Zach Haselow is the talented human and creative behind such a banger.
Hailing from Columbus, US, the rising artist teamed up with his friend James, who’s apparently a really good producer. We can certify that ‘Cruel For The Summer’ has nothing to envy from more renowned and distinguished projects; It’s a detailed and nuanced pop nugget that never descends into melancholic territories, instead aiding a playful, yet meaningful listening experience, one that’s inherently personal to Haselow.
In our opinion, the song’s main selling point is exactly that: wrapping purposeful songwriting with a lighter aural livery. As Haselow eloquently explains: “This song is about feeling like a convenience in a relationship where everything is on the other person’s terms and eventually taking my power back and cutting off all communication for my own good. It has been a therapeutic exercise of forgiveness and laying it all out there for the world to see.”
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