Crafting music that feels raw and unfiltered, Avery Friedman’s debut single, “Flowers Fell,” is a striking introduction to an artist who turns her inexperience into an advantage. The lead track from her upcoming album, New Thing (out April 18 via Audio Antihero), showcases a captivating fusion of vulnerability and exploration.
The song captures the bittersweetness of growth and change with its poignant melodies and dynamic composition. Its tense and jagged guitar bursts create an atmosphere of resistance, which contrasts beautifully with the soaring, starry-eyed chorus that follows. It’s in this tension and release that “Flowers Fell” finds its power, illustrating Avery’s journey of acceptance and resilience.
The decision to record the album live with collaborators James Chrisman (Sister.) and Felix Walworth (Florist/Told Slant) brings a warmth and immediacy to the track. The open and improvisational approach allows Avery’s unpolished edges to shine by adding authenticity to her exploration of themes like fear, trauma, and identity. “Flowers Fell” strikes a balance between fragility and strength and builds an emotional connection that feels intimate and honest.
With her natural ability to channel personal chaos into compelling storytelling, Avery’s debut signals the arrival of an artist ready to make a meaningful mark.
