Katie Wighton, celebrated guitarist and vocalist from the folk sensation band All Our Exes Live in Texas, makes a return to her solo career with the release of “Real Thing”. This single offers a refreshing blend of bedroom-pop and slacker-rock, radiating with genuine joy and heartfelt vulnerability.
The song is an intimate reflection on the profound and often understated moments of love and life. Wighton wrote a track that dives into the beauty of authentic connections, drawing from personal experiences that resonate universally. “Real Thing” captures the essence of happiness and connection all along.
The chorus of “Real Thing” is a beautiful declaration of love and self-discovery: “Yeah I’m so glad you stayed / Cuz you make me feel like I’ve found the / Real Thing baby / And I never knew / It could be like this / Until I found you.” Wighton’s vocals are filled with both conviction and a touch of vulnerability.
The song also touches on the everyday aspects of building a life together, with lines such as: “And now we’re building houses / And leaving nothing in our minds / You get to cook me dinner / I get to love you all the time.” This focus on everyday life with a loved one makes the song feel more down-to-earth and relatable.
Musically, “Real Thing” blends indie-folk, bedroom-pop, and slacker-rock into a unique track. It opens with a laid-back guitar, which sets a relaxed and intimate mood. As the song progresses, it evolves into a rich soundscape filled with shimmering synths, dynamic drums, and lo-fi guitars.
Katie Wighton’s career has been marked by impressive achievements, from her work with All Our Exes Live in Texas, which won an ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album, to her acclaimed solo EPs and her 2023 album The End. With this new release, she shows no sign of slowing down.
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