Rexford recalls an unforgettable relationship in her upbeat new pop-house single —showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The latest collaboration between Oregon singer-songwriter Sarah Tromley (aka Rexford) and renowned songwriter and producer Twin Shadow, this enrapturing cut features hypnotic four-on-the-floor beats and hauntingly beautiful vocals that addresses the complicated emotions and clinging memories that arise when reflecting on past relationships.
Inspired by classic ’80’s house music, Rexford broadens her musical horizons by venturing into the genre while still maintaining her pop roots. She infuses melodic synth lines and hypnotic house beats to elevate her captivating vocals and lyrical message. “Seventeen Memories is about that one person who you will always think about,” she explains. “It could be a friendship, it could be a lover, it could be your relationship with yourself.” The hypnotic nature of the electronic drumbeats accompanied by reverb-heavy vocals creates an entrancing experience for the listener.
Tromley is a singer-songwriter and actress from Portland. From childhood, she was involved with choir and performed on stage in musical productions. She reflects that she felt the most confident while being on stage and that she found herself “during those beautiful moments singing a solo on stage.” By creating her persona Rexford, Tromley finds the confidence and motivation to “tap into the rawness and truth of my life and the stories I want to tell.”
Her life’s journey, which includes poignant experiences of risk-taking, love, and transformation, is masterfully woven into her songs. Rexford embraces the scars and painful moments in her life to ultimately find and express herself through her music. Earlier this year, she released the short film Rexford, and was awarded Best Original Song at the Indie Short Fest for her track Meet You Again from her EP Clear My Heart.
Check out Seventeen Memories above, hear more from Rexford below, and make new memories on her website, Instagram and TikTok.
