Over My Head

Echosmith were everywhere with ’Cool Kids’ in 2013—one of those songs that plants itself in your brain whether you want it there or not. Then they basically disappeared, and I figured that was it. Peak and decline, like half the acts from that era.

Turns out they just went quiet. Spent time in the studio trying to figure out who they actually wanted to be. ’Over My Head’ is their first real statement back, and it’s a harder sound than ’Cool Kids’—heavy on synths, this weird sleek new-wave thing that shouldn’t work but does. The drums cut through. It feels deliberate.

This is a preview of a summer album. I’m curious what’s on there. The band sounds less like they’re trying to prove something and more like they’ve just made what they wanted to make.

I’ve had it on repeat. Still not sure if that’s because the song is genuinely good or because it’s nice to see them return without falling apart—but the distinction feels minor.