Looking for an indie pop song that transports you straight into an early 2000s rom-com? Badlands.’ new single, “The Great Slowdown,” is exactly that track.
Opening with a guitar riff that hooks you immediately, accompanied by acoustic strumming that beckons you to a simpler time.
With opening lyrics like, “Everybody wants to fall in love / Everybody wants it all at once / But slow down / Crash out / Take a deep breath now,” it’s easy to see why the song feels so relatable.
Lyrically, it encourages listeners to slow down and wait for the “right person,” while also acknowledging that sometimes we rush into love simply because it feels good to fall fast.
As the lead single from their debut album, set to drop August 15, 2025, “The Great Slowdown” highlights Badlands’ knack for crafting catchy, relatable songs—ones you can easily imagine playing as the soundtrack to life’s memorable moments.
It’s a perfect introduction to their indie pop sound, capturing the emotions and experiences we’ve all been through.
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