Adored singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou idealizes a love story that hasn’t even begun on “Better.” Buoyant melodies pave the way for Alice’s honeyed vocals as she depicts the early, untouchable bliss of a new love that won’t necessarily stand the test of time. Nostalgic, vintage keys dress the track in thoughts of cherished memories, sweetening the mirage of intense, fleeting connections.
Recorded at Cedar Creek Studio in Austin, TX while on the road with Clairo, the independently released track sees Alice joined by David Parry on guitar, Dekel Adin on bass and percussion, and Ziv Yamin on drums and piano.
“I wrote this song on my childhood piano at my mother’s house in one sitting,” shares Alice. “I tapped into my imagination and past experiences of the way I used to idealize someone when I first met them, imagining an unrealistic future and being blind to their faults. Putting someone on a pedestal then makes the fall back to earth even harder, when reality sets in and you realize everything you’ve projected onto them and that they could never live up to that.”
Since late September, Alice and her band have been touring North America alongside Clairo on the Charm Tour. In thoughtfully selected, intimate settings, both artists have showcased the depth of their artistry in the format that communicates it best. To close out her North America shows for the year. In April of 2025, Alice has announced that she will be opening for Remi Wolf at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre — see all upcoming dates here.
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