Brooklyn-based artist Empty Pinata captures a break-up’s dramatic dissolution on new single “Bonfire,” drawing from the artist’s real-life experiences amidst an enjoyably jangling, lush pop and rock convergence. The artist describes the release as “written about the real life experience of having my ex-girlfriend literally burn a box of my belongings.” The main refrain — “she threw herself a bonfire / she got my shoes on a wire,” — moves seamlessly within both quaint guitar serenity and more expressive adornments, emerging in the more rock-edged final moments.
Produced by Bloom and Gamal, “Bonfire” moves quickly from dreamy, subdued guitar tones into the aforementioned vocal refrain. “She called me a liar, and now my pants are on fire,” the vocals continue, complemented sporadically by pulsating rhythmic additions into a warming “come home,” beckoning. There’s a sense of sincere heart-aching within — “she broke my heart last week…” — though melding with a playful guitar-pop charm to avoid being overly morose. “Come closer, come hold her,” the vocals let out during an especially memorable sequence, layering the vocals with replay-inducing effect as the finale arrives. “Bonfire” is a stirring, melodic showing from Empty Pinata.
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