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The unforgettable new electro-pop song FREUD [for the mama’s boy], which is performed by Edinburgh-based musician Katherine Aly, is catchy, accessible and wonderfully sums up the vibe of the contemporary dating environment.
The song is light-hearted yet powerful, with creative storytelling lyrics, sequences, and bold, pulsating choruses that listeners won’t be able to shake. It is told from the perspective of a woman trying to unpack a recent relationship. To put it briefly, the alluring song demands to be listened to on repeat.
The beginning of the music suggests that Freud was correct about the Oedipus complex—it sounds like pages turning and a book closing! For the woman, who had to do some research after being associated with a man who is not only unhealthily attached to his mother but also unsure of whether he wants an exclusive relationship or not, it’s somewhat of a revelation.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan, Katherine’s songwriting shines through on this particular track. Written and recorded at her home studio in Edinburgh, the song is her strongest creation. 2024 appears to be shaping up to be a huge year for the budding star, with more engrossing and dynamic releases to follow.