SINGLE REVIEW: Sarah Darling’s ‘Pretender’

Country music sensation Sarah Darling releases her latest single in this exciting new musical era with the stunning ‘Pretender’ building on the solid foundation of success that previous offerings ‘Waves’, and ‘Song Still Gets Me’ laid – with all three showcasing the many facets of her artistry.

With ‘Pretender’ the Iowa native takes the blended California/Country soundscape vibes to the next level with a chilled production overlay that puts the spotlight on her breathtaking vocal tone and allows her to further shine a light on her new stylistic that is evident throughout this latest project.

There is something truly special about this song, the way it ebbs and flows and that thumping start that we hear before Sarah Darling’s easy vocal kicks in elevates the whole thing to another level making it a real contender for song of the year within the country music realm and beyond those genre borders.

There’s little surprise that the Nashville based recording artist is freeing herself from the shackles of what country music should sound like after a year of restrictions and ‘Pretender’ has a freeing sensibility that feels fresh and innovative and gives her the opportunity to show a new side of her music to the world.

Sarah Darling is a truly special talent and one of the best modern country artists and this release cements her status as a leading name within the genre – it’s a fantastically well written and produced track that delivers an intoxicating summer sound that will leave you yearning for the warmer months.

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