With the sun having finally reared its head this week, we have found ourselves in search of the perfect rhythms to accompany the imminent changing of seasons. Well to our delight, we have found just the tune, and it comes courtesy of LA-based alt-pop newcomer, JMSEY.

With the artist treating us to a fresh slice of his melodic talking-meets-singing vocals, which deliver a set of no-nonsense, tongue-in-cheek lyrics sure to have you grinning from ear to ear upon first listen, his new cut “Lil While” boasts a truly jubilant energy. When it comes to the joyous tune’s sound, just as we are lulled into a false sense of security regarding its laid-back pace, which is built upon subtle production and the gentle hiss of the drums, listeners are catapulted into a chaotic peak in which a writhing bass clashes with the pulsating surge of electric instrumentation and the almighty howl of JMSEY, culminating in a crescendo to truly get lost in.

Now, if a first listen to this track has not been enough to render you enchanted, a look at its accompanying music video is sure to do the trick. With a candid day-in-the-life narrative rolling out, we are treated to the forever-hilarious scenes of the artist falling through post-pandemic life and love – a premise that the track centres itself around – which through its course leads to him hiding from his girlfriend in the toilet, naturally.

A stellar example of the artistry being born out of LA, “Lil While” is not only a highly relatable and sweet-sounding ode to the post-pandemic social struggles that we are all facing, but it is also proof that JMSEY is one to watch this year.

Head below to listen to “Lil While”…