It’s been a while since we heard from Esthy. Since ‘light it up’, to be precise, released just under a year ago. Safe to say, the Los Angeles producer, musician and overall creative has not been resting on her laurels; instead, she’s been holed up in the studio, where ‘bad habit’ has been slowly shaped into the epic pop cut it is today. Marking Esthy’s newest release, ‘bad habit’ showcases the Los Angeles-based artist’s songwriting pulse, as well as her precise, modern production talent.
Steeped in emotional and romantic-coded lyricism, the single features an absolutely killer and memorable chorus, a section where we can fully appreciate Esthy’s expansive and hypnotic vocals. Clocking in at just under three minutes, ‘Bad Habit’ stands out as a bittersweet, catchy bop, a record that perfectly fits all major mainstream charts of the year. In fact, the ability to pen short, impactful songs is often underrated; it takes experience and wisdom, both qualities shared by Esthy.
Delving deeper into the relatable lyrical ethos that propels the record, Esthy explains: “It’s about the addictive cycle of going back to someone you know you should leave behind.” It’s a vibrant, brooding theme, one that will certainly connect with a wide audience out there. It’s the sort of pop-leaning goodness that listeners will identify with, especially given the highly evocative and anthemic charge carried in the chorus. Quite a standout.
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