thea wang is back with the brand new single ‘Garden Song (I Prefer a Loon’), a staggeringly warm and emotive folk-pop hug that sees the Norwegian singer as melancholic and crisp as ever. The final track before her upcoming debut album, thea blends her traditional acoustic style with the lightest touch of modern sampling and electronics to create a hybrid of influences and style.
The singer-songwriter’s fifth single ever, thea’s wistful vocals are layered on top of each other, creating a harmonious sound contrasting with the clash of both an acoustic and electric guitar in the backing. A story about pain and heartbreak, thea has proven her narrative talents with a collection of wholly powerful songs that look at real moments from her own lifetime.
“‘Garden Song’ is about thinking that a person is better off without you, and the other one thinking that you cannot decide what is best for them. It’s about someone being afraid to be a burden, like saying “just go” even though you want someone to stay. You want the person to do what they want and feel like you are keeping them from living their best life.” Says thea, who is ready to release her full debut album ‘While He Is Still Asleep’ later this year.
