Natalie Del Carmen believes You Weren’t Even Listening to a word she said in her new single — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
Created with celebrated Billboard chart-topping producer Zack Burke (Blackbear, Berner), the latest track from the Los Angeles singer-songwriter — already becoming known for her acute mix of folk-Americana and pop — is as lyrically rich as it is fun and flippant. You Weren’t Even Listening stems from Del Carmen’s desire to reflect the often-overlooked monologues in relationships through her music. The song captures the poignant moment when the realization dawns that despite saying everything, perhaps nothing was truly heard.
But it’s not all somber; Del Carmen infuses the song with her characteristic wit and playful spirit, making the music resonate with a joyful undertone. The track is an invitation to look beyond the surface of communication, to find humour in misunderstanding, and to embrace the reality that sometimes, even when the listening stops, life goes on. The lyrics are clever and insightful, wrapped in the warmth of her embrace, with a delivery that’s both confident and endearing.
Reflecting on her collaboration with Burke, she shares, “Working with Zack is always a blast. He’s the kind of producer who really listens and brings every idea to life. It’s like throwing a party where every guest is an idea, and the best one stays for dinner.”
A storyteller at heart, Del Carmen began her musical journey at the tender age of 8 and has not looked back since. Her music is a constant in her life, a “busy body” that never ceases to inspire and move with her through life’s chapters. Now, at the age of 22, with a solid foundation and a clear vision, she is poised to leave an indelible mark on the Americana scene. Fresh off the success of her debut album Bloodline and her EP Tandem Songs, she continues to charm listeners with her unique blend of folk, soul, and pop sensibility. The single is a testament to her growth as an artist and her unwavering dedication to her craft, which she honed while studying at Berklee College of Music and continues to refine with her trusty companion: Her grandfather’s 1930s banjo.
Check out You Weren’t Even Listening above, hear more from Natalie Del Carmen below, and keep up with her on her website, Instagram and TikTok.
