TATE SEDAR & Liv Kennedy collab on dance pop single ‘Our Goodbye’ – Dancing Astronaut

“Our Goodbye” by radio artist TATE SEDAR and rising singer-songwriter Liv Kennedy takes the basic breakup track and flips it on its head, delivering a contemporary, upbeat, and summer-ready anthem. The monitor stands as a testomony to their enduring friendship, combining Kennedy’s signature lyricism with SEDAR’s distinctive post-EDM manufacturing—a mix of analog and digital sounds that defies the conventions of each love songs and the trendy electronic-pop panorama.

The duo’s collaboration traces again to their school days at Syracuse College, the place they shared mutual buddies however solely found their musical chemistry after commencement. SEDAR solely acknowledged Kennedy’s distinctive vocal expertise when she started singing once more throughout their senior 12 months. The 2 reconnected in Los Angeles, the place Kennedy returned after honing her songwriting expertise in Nashville, and constructed the monitor round real-life romantic experiences that unfolded whereas they have been aside. Regardless of the monitor’s origins of their post-college friendship, it displays the broader dynamics of relationships and breakups.

Kennedy’s introspective topline captures the essence of a breakup’s most difficult facet: saying goodbye. Her evocative lyrics paint an image of longing and the relatable complexities of recent courting. In the meantime, SEDAR channels the cathartic realization of transferring on from a failed romance with energetic, major-key drops. Impressed by the likes of Ke$ha, Taio Cruz, and Katy Perry, alongside the “golden age” of EDM (2010-2016), SEDAR pushes the boundaries of digital and pop music by seamlessly integrating acoustic and digital components.

The monitor underwent a major transformation from its preliminary somber, minor-key composition. SEDAR spent three years refining the instrumental to align with the track’s narrative reasonably than forcing the lyrics to suit a preconceived sound. This era of progress allowed SEDAR to solidify his post-EDM signature, showcased by way of the track’s hybrid soundscapes and thematic depth. As SEDAR displays, “I really feel prefer it was a monitor I used to be all the time speculated to make; it was meant to be.”

Classes: Music