“Cool Boy” Ber

Northern Transmissions Song of the Day “Cool Boy” by Ber. The singer/songwriter's new track is off her album Good, Like It Should Be
BER photo Credit: Tom Thornton

Ber releases her new single “Cool, Boy” off her album Good, Like It Should Be, available April 3rd via Nettwerk Records. The track is the follow-up to the artists previous singles “Who’s This,” “Good, Real,” and “Book Cover”. On “Cool, Boy,” Ber reflects on a pseudo-situationship that clarified what she didn’t want in a future romance. Built around breezy pop textures and an easygoing melodic pull, the song explores emotional detachment and the frustration of being involved with someone who was “too cool” to acknowledge real feelings. “I felt like he was using me a little bit, and he was too cool to actually acknowledge any emotions anywhere. We created a character loosely based on that guy.

Sonically, “Cool, Boy” stands apart from the rest of the album, leaning further into bright, pop-forward territory. That song surprised me a lot, Ber continues, It’s in a different lane than the rest of the album, but in a really fun way. I loved being able to chase a pop song; it took me out of my little country bubble for a moment.”

The new single offers another glimpse into Good, Like It Should Be, a 12-track collection shaped by joy, introspection, and the hard-won peace of finally letting good things in. Primarily written in Pepin, Wisconsin and Minneapolis alongside frequent collaborators Rob Milton (Holly Humberstone, The 1975) and Bradley Hale (Now, Now).

pre-order Good Like, It Should Be by Ber HERE

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