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Soulful pop-rock powerhouse Erin Greider – who Wonderland recently described as having songs written with “a playful, catchy, and refreshingly down-to-earth approach” – has released her newest relatable anthem, “Pockets.” The song, now out on all streaming platforms worldwide, marks a pivotal moment in Greider’s discography as she delves into the realms of vulnerability and regret, embracing a piano-based melody that heightens the emotional intensity of the narrative.
The single represents Greider’s most transparent songwriting thus far, reveling in a fervent, piano-centric composition that reveals her diary-esque emotions about a love lost.
“I talk a lot about how hard feelings can be, and ‘Pockets’ is the first time I’m sincerely admitting that I’m hurt, and I have regrets about not showing someone how I feel,” says Greider. She adds, “The line ‘should have kept my hands out of my pockets so you could hold them’ completely encapsulates that emotion. It’s such a simple thing, but admitting that ‘I care a lot’ can be really terrifying.”
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The track, produced by her longtime collaborator Topher Mohr (Mayer Hawthorne), masterfully builds as the song progresses, culminating in a mesmerizing repetitive bridge and outro with ethereal “guitar-monies” that evoke a poignant beauty.
In reflecting on the production process, Greider shares, “I love how the song builds as I’m pouring more feelings out. My favorite part of the production is during the repeat bridge/outro, where Topher plays these ‘guitar-monies,’ and the guitars sound like they’re crying. I think it’s really beautiful, and I’m really proud of how this song turned out and how this story was told.”
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