Erin Greider wishes she had taken her hands out of her Pockets on her plaintive new single — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The latest single from the soulful pop-rock singer-songwriter delves into the realms of vulnerability and regret, embracing a piano-based melody that heightens the emotional intensity of the narrative. The single represents her most transparent songwriting thus far, revelling in a fervent, piano-centric composition that reveals her diary-esque emotions about a love lost.
“I talk a lot about how hard feelings can be, and Pockets is the first time I’m sincerely admitting that I’m hurt, and I have regrets about not showing someone how I feel,” says Greider. She adds, “The line ‘should have kept my hands out of my pockets so you could hold them’ completely encapsulates that emotion. It’s such a simple thing, but admitting that ‘I care a lot’ can be really terrifying.”
The track, produced by her longtime collaborator Topher Mohr (Mayer Hawthorne), masterfully builds as the song progresses, culminating in a mesmerizing repetitive bridge and outro with ethereal guitars that evoke a poignant beauty. “I love how the song builds as I’m pouring more feelings out,” Greider says. “My favorite part of the production is during the repeat bridge/outro, where Topher plays these ‘guitar-monies,’ and the guitars sound like they’re crying. I think it’s really beautiful, and I’m really proud of how this song turned out and how this story was told.”
Greider’s musical journey traces back to her early years, writing songs with childhood friends and picking up the guitar at the age of eight. Her artistic evolution has been marked by significant milestones, from releasing her debut single Loser the day after graduating from university to the 2021 release of her debut album Sim Controllers, and performing at iconic L.A. venues like The Mint and The Whisky a Go Go. Greider’s music has amassed over 500k streams and 14k monthly listeners and has received raves from notable press outlets.
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