Munich-based artist Thaler has made an impressive entry into the German indie pop scene with his first single. The song deals with the breakdown of a relationship due to a lack of compatibility rather than a lack of love. It offers an honest and unvarnished perspective on the end of a relationship, where closeness and distance, hope and disillusionment are inextricably intertwined.

Thaler explores the emotional turmoil experienced when feeling connected to someone yet realising that love alone is not enough, a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships. The musical arrangement is deliberately restrained, allowing the vulnerability palpable in every line to shine through. The depiction of the two partners‘ diverging lives is particularly impressive – a quiet drifting apart characterised not by drama, but by quiet realisation.

Rather than relying on pathos and grand gestures, the song focuses on authenticity and clarity. Thaler demonstrates that genuine suffering does not require drama to be impactful. This is a strong debut that resonates emotionally and leaves you wanting more.

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