‘Talulah’ is quite the juxtaposition. Using upbeat rhythms, pulsing strings which is further accompanied by melodic keys and throbbing synth, the lyrics tell the story of healing and finding yourself again after a toxic and abusive relationship. However, the two accompany and complement each other with incredible beauty as the listener is transported into this melancholic but hopeful acousmatic world.

Speaking on the track, Pete identifies that this is a song which is ‘inspired by stories from the women in my life, this is dedicated to them’. It also includes a verse from bassist Maya Bovill which is a welcome touch and adds so much variety and delicacy to the track. The first verse from Pete offers a helping hand to women who are struggling in relationships with lyrics such as ‘your heart will grow again’ and ‘you will heal slowly’. It’s so profound to have a male voice offer a tender shoulder to lean on in this sense, its deeply moving. Maya’s verse then responds to Pete in a duologue type fashion, she speaks of this support and how she lost herself leading to quite a poignant and touching listen. At the end of the song, the drums perk up and take on a melodic mind of their own which gives the sense and feel that everything will be okay and help is just a comforting expression away. From this experience, Meadow Meadow have some incredibly calming and inspiring work and it’s exceedingly exciting to see what more this talented quartet can produce!

You can catch Meadow Meadow touring in the UK on their first headline run from the 2nd of February to the 19th in 2024.