Forgetmyname returns with a bold and effervescent new single titled “setmefree,” a track that pushes boundaries both sonically and emotionally. Hailing from Bridgeport, Connecticut and now rooted in Raleigh, North Carolina, the artist continues to blur genre lines, this time diving headfirst into the glittering world of electronic and dance pop. Known for blending nostalgic alt-pop textures with modern pop sensibilities, Forgetmyname takes a leap toward something more physical, more rhythmic—yet still deeply introspective.
“setmefree,” co-produced with longtime creative partner Grandy, was born at the tail end of summer and shaped over several weeks within the intimacy of home recording sessions. What began as a breezy take on infatuation soon transformed into something far more complex. Beneath the song’s bright synths and infectious beat lies a subtle emotional conflict—desire entangled with hesitation, closeness edged with fear. Phrases like “let me go” and “set me free” began to surface organically, anchoring the track in that universally human tug-of-war between wanting connection and fearing its cost.
Forgetmyname describes the single as a turning point in their artistry, admitting that what started as a fun, carefree track gradually revealed more emotional depth. “I wanted to write something that just felt good, not too serious,” they explain, “but the lyrics started turning into this emotional push and pull.” The title itself—written as one word—mirrors this internal contradiction. It’s not just a plea for liberation; it’s a paradox, an encapsulation of craving freedom and connection in the same breath.
Sonically, the track delivers with shimmering synth layers, propulsive percussion, and a hook that clings like a memory you’re not quite ready to let go of. It’s music designed to move both body and mind. In this shimmering space, Forgetmyname remains true to what makes their music so compelling: the tension between strength and vulnerability, joy and melancholy, presence and nostalgia.
Influenced by acts as diverse as The xx, Shakira, and Soda Stereo, Forgetmyname thrives in the in-between. “setmefree” is a radiant example of that liminality—where genres merge, where identities overlap, where emotional clarity and ambiguity exist side by side. It’s a track that invites you to dance through your contradictions, to lose yourself while simultaneously confronting what you’re running from.
In a landscape overflowing with surface-level pop, “setmefree” dares to go deeper without sacrificing energy. It’s a cathartic, contagious offering from an artist unafraid to show both their shimmer and their scars.
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