Germano opts for freedom and memories on dreamy breakup anthem "OLDER"

On his latest single, "OLDER," Germano transforms a breakup into a cinematic, sun-dappled escape. This kind compels you to roll down your windows and let the breeze carry away every bittersweet memory. It's a song that feels timeless but also refreshingly of the moment, soaked in memories and yet pulsing with the glow of modern synth-pop confidence. With his developing artistry and facility for finding the emotion in production, Germano shows not that he's getting older, but that he's just getting better.

"OLDER" sparkles with the warmth textures, shiny guitars, and lofty synths that radiate in a haze. But mostly, what distinguishes Germano is his emotional clarity. His breathy, intimate vocals don't so much float atop the track as ferry it along, an escort for anyone needing a ride through the maniacal, hilarious, and liberating wreckage of moving on. Germano isn't mired in sorrow, he sings with twisted bemusement, employing wit and candor to unpack the process of letting go. 

The song's melodic hooks are easy and undeniable, one of those kinds of tracks you feel like you've known your entire life after playing it just once, but subsequently unfolds new nuances every time it cycles around. The last time the chorus comes around, "OLDER" turns from breakup anthem to liberation soundtrack, a song to make you remember that heartbreak's not the end, it's just when one door opens.

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