“Doin’ Fine” by The Artist Ren definitely taps into 90s alt rock sounds but rather than fuzzy rock it’s the expressive accents in the rhythms. And the insightful sardonic humor and pointed emotional commentary on a relationship that is clearly broken but our narrator finds she can’t leave. Could be the song is about codependent habits and how one rationalizes discomfort and dissatisfaction while joking about wanting an intervention in the line “Why can’t someone interfere?” It’s an upbeat song with an infectious melody but the words have some real bite. Fans of Soccer Mommy and Chastity Belt will appreciate the contrast of pop hooks and poetic, melancholic words. Listen to “Doin’ Fine” on YouTube and follow The Artist Ren at the links provided.
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