“June 28th”, Molly Baker’s newest single, is the first time she has ventured into self-production, and one can clearly hear her put her heart into each note. The song looks at how connections are ephemeral and former relationships are haunted by unanswerable questions. Baker’s lyrics are ruminative and stark; they perfectly sum up a bittersweet longing for past love that only comes with certain reminders like ‘birthdays’.
Her voice in this song is engaging, possessing an innocence and attraction that enhances the emotional weight in it. The quality of production is impeccable as the voice mixing helps to make sure that Baker’s voice tells the story effectively. “June 28th” resonates deeply as it mirrors the intricacies of personal development and evolving associations. This song therefore affirms not only how much Molly Baker has grown as an artist but it also captures a common theme of remembrance while moving forward. It’s a reflective but hopeful melancholic tune to be heard during this age where we all seem to dash about madly wishing that we would reconnect someday.
