Track Premiere: VARLEY – Halfway Out The Doo

Introducing VARLEY, an indie-pop duo from Berlin, consisting of Irish-born vocalist Claire-Ann Varley and German producer-multi-instrumentalist Matthias Heising. Evolving from a trio into a duo, they now embody an intimate musical partnership that marries tenderness with an edgy vibrancy. Their sound eloquently oscillates between melancholy and playfulness, heartbreak and hope, propelled by Claire-Ann’s unmistakable vocals and Matthias’ lush, textured production.

An Emotional Journey Between Love and Loss

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Since their debut single “Roamer” rocketed into the Spotify Viral Charts, VARLEY has firmly established their mark on the international indie-pop scene. Accumulating nearly 30 million streams across various platforms, the duo has captured hearts in Germany, the UK, and beyond. Their remarkable journey includes a sequence of critically acclaimed singles, an EP, and two full-length albums, while also being celebrated on airwaves by BBC Radio, RTÉ 2FM, and FluxFM, among others. Publications like Clash, The Line of Best Fit, and Atwood Magazine have praised their work and positioned them as noteworthy tastemakers in today’s music landscape.

At the heart of VARLEY’s uniqueness is their deftness in blending vulnerability with wit, crafting melodies that are both instantly familiar and quietly surprising. Their previous works have been likened to “indie-pop masterclasses” by critics, and they continuously explore emotional depth with an intelligent twist. VARLEY’s sound is an evolving tapestry of heartfelt, genre-fluid music, rooted in the courage to express.

With their new upcoming single, the duo ventures into the nuanced emotional terrain between clinging to love and the painful act of letting go. Through intimate, confessional lyrics, the track poignantly tells the tale of realisation, the bittersweet moment when you awaken to a love that is “halfway out the door.” It vividly encapsulates emotional distance: the missed moments, the unnoticed changes in daily rituals, and the deafening silence that often speaks louder than words.

True to VARLEY’s signature style, this new track expertly balances both vulnerability and melodic clarity, pairing Claire-Ann’s raw and emotive vocals with Matthias’ ethereal yet understated production. The result is a poignant piece that resonates on a universal scale, echoing the sentiments of anyone who has experienced the gradual slip of love. Prepare to lose yourself in the evocative soundscape that VARLEY has created. This is a sonic reflection of love that is both personal and relatable, destined to become a soundtrack for heartaches worldwide.