Los Angeles indie-pop artist CAL just released his single “Roll the Credits.” The artist, former frontman for the acclaimed indie group TimeFlies, started his solo career in 2019 and has been creating music from a new perspective and fresh outlook ever since.
In “Roll the Credits,” CAL shares a sunny and optimistic narrative of moving on, finding freedom, and starting a new chapter in life after his close friend endured a painful breakup. Featuring a vibrant pop melody, CAL’s signature breezy vocals, and an addictive hook, the song is flavorful and upbeat and captures the quintessential feeling of finally freeing yourself from a relationship that wasn’t meant to be. CAL confides, "I wrote this song from the perspective of a close friend who was staring down the barrel of a brutal breakup. It’s really easy to hear someone else’s story and give them advice because you don’t have all the baggage and intricacies of a long emotional relationship. But after hearing what I heard all I could say was, you’re just dragging this thing out cuz you don’t know what the end will look like—but from here it’s lookin like it’s already over." He further confides, "It’s a sad topic, but the music is so happy almost saying 'just end it, keep your head up'"
Aside from working with Timeflies, CAL has also made a name for himself writing tracks for TikTok stars such as Griffin Johnson, Benson Boone, and Anson Seabra, establishing himself as a well sought out producer on the platform. His most recent release, “In the Water” with Quinn XCII was also featured on MTV's season finale of Siesta Keys. “Roll the Credits” is CAL's fourth single from his forthcoming EP.
Check out CAL’s new single “Roll the Credits” and let the curtain drop, fade to black, and get excited for the new chapter.
