With the first week of Autumn officially commencing, we are bidding adieu to our summer party playlists and nestling into our sad girl feels — and what better way to kick things off than with Lauren Presley’s hearty new single, “Sad Songs”. An effortlessly witty take on the typical sombre song, Presley looks at a healthy relationship through the lens of her past heartache — reflecting on the fact that the “Sad Songs” she would once play now bear no relevance in her life.

Contrasting a triumphant crescendo with slow tempo beats, Lauren Presley shines a ray of warmth on the poignant effort — just one exemplar of the artist’s innate ability to bake the sentiments of her narratives into every inch of her music, right down to the production.

Showcasing her flexibility, the Texas-born artist uses “Sad Songs” to leap away from her country-leaning upbringing — making a notable name for herself within the realms of modern pop. And while we wait for her next release, you can stream “Sad Songs” now by heading below…