After a two-year hiatus, the popular alternative rock band The Wallows released the first single of their soon-to-be-announced new album. The song, Your Apartment, reached 1 million streams within three days of its release on February 16, the fastest they have ever reached this milestone. Your Apartment signifies a new era of the band’s musical journey, and it has been greatly appreciated by fans as it contains all of the necessary elements of a hit song.
While the track continues to lend to the typical Wallows sound that listeners are used to, a new depth and maturity can be found layered in this song. The quick drums, played by band member Cole Preston, carry the song throughout its run time of 3:19. This steady beat met with a memorable guitar riff and lead singer Dylan Minnette’s vocals all work collaboratively to make for a great rock song. In addition to these core elements, other instruments, such as the piano, create an aura of nostalgia. This, partnered with the rhetorical questions found in the lyrics, such as “What am I supposed to do?” makes a relatable sense of spiraling and disparity that adds to the beginning of the song’s atmosphere. This allows listeners to not only enjoy the instrumentation of the track but also connect with the message of the song.
Despite the excellent construction of the verses, the chorus proves to be the most notable part of the single. This section offers catchy lines and a punchy beat, which feels almost rewarding due to the heavy buildup throughout the song’s beginning. The hook of the chorus featuring the song’s title is sure to remain stuck in any listener’s head, including reflective lyrics that involve continuing to wonder about a former significant other’s love life after the relationship has ended and one party is choosing to move on. This subject matter can hit close to home for many listeners, making the song feel more personal and allowing fans to connect with the band. Paired with the accompaniment of band member Braeden Lemasters’s vocals, the chorus completes the song’s concept.
Overall, the release of Your Apartment is a milestone that both the band and fans alike are happy to celebrate. If the same schedule of the last album continues, The Wallows will likely continue to release one to two singles and then finally release the entirety of a new album. If Your Apartment indicates what this new album and era will have in store, it is clear that it will have been worth the two-year wait and will be well-received by fans.
