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Alice Barlow Shares Woozy New Single ‘Behind’
South London singer-songwriter Alice Barlow, a key member of cult group WOOM, has released a new solo single called "Behind" on Domino Records. The track continues to build word-of-mouth buzz around her solo material, showcasing a woozy, guitar-led sound with a spartan, wiry feel.
The song explores the impulse to escape oneself and difficult emotions, with Barlow explaining that "those feelings will persist wherever you go, until you face them." Its hushed, downbeat tones amplify a sense of lyrical detachment, with lyrics including the line "And I try / To forget / This moment / Bury it…"
In short
- Alice Barlow releases new single "Behind" via Domino Records
- WOOM member's solo work is gaining word-of-mouth attention
- Song explores trying to escape difficult emotions
Explained simply
Alice Barlow is a singer-songwriter from South London who is a member of WOOM, an alternative band with a cult following. She is releasing new solo material on Domino Records, an independent record label.
"Behind" features a woozy, guitar-led sound with sparse instrumentation and hushed production that creates a sense of detachment. The single explores the impulse to escape difficult emotions and oneself, with Barlow reflecting that such feelings persist wherever you go until you confront them.
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