Indie-pop artist Sean Lippin returns with a sparkling serving of lyrically brilliant songwriting with his new single "Frenemies." Abloom with jangly guitars and sun-soaked indie-rock textures, and lyrics delivered with a seething bite of wit, the song captures with bloodshot clarity the moment of realization that goes, Gosh!
On ‘’Frenemies,” Lippin nails the sweet spot between playful sarcasm and identifiable emotion. The track sounds like an anthem that is both don't give a fuck and keenly observational. The track brings to mind the melodic quirkiness of Vampire Weekend and the raw, earnest sound of Neutral Milk Hotel, and there’s enough swagger here to recall Tom Petty’s enduring attitude. The result is a song that’s warm on the surface but has a sly, knowing grin underneath.
With the opening guitar riff, the production sounds immediately inviting, bright, polished, but organic. With a mixture of charm and irony, Sean Lippin’s vocals breathe life into the lyrics, without talking down to its listener, as he so easily pulls them into the tongue-in-cheek tale of friendships well past their expiration date. This is a soundtrack for every tiny eye-roll and quiet realization that we’ve all experienced when trust gets tangled with tension.
Even as indie-pop thrives on authenticity and innovative storytelling, “Frenemies” rises to the top as the sort of song that would easily find a home on a playlist curated for anyone who loves intelligent, earnest songwriting. What Lippin does in the song is classic and current, which is why the single is so crossover-friendly, music blog buzz-worthy, and ready for indie playlists and discovery services.
And rapper, with straps at his side, gallops to this supple but earworm-catchy hooks and plushy, musical layers. “Frenemies” is a vibe, a wisecracking anthem for feelateenaged self-woke. It’s obvious Lippin is carving a voice that indie loves, and it also stays fun, fresh, and memorable.
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