a kid named rufus Shares New Single ‘how sweet does this sound?’
New York-based Malaysian alt-pop artist a kid named rufus share their brand new single how sweet does this sound?, the latest single to be taken from their debut album, whatever works, set to arrive on July 14th via Nettwerk.
What I like the most about this song is its infectious energy and how it instantly got me in a good mood and ready for a fun weekend. The fast-paced guitar lines throughout the song beautifully create a high-energy atmosphere that enhances their smooth and passionate vocal delivery. how sweet does this sound? is their way of normalising the conversations around sex, hooking-up, kinks and everything else still considered taboo. A relatable message wrapped around an upbeat indie-pop production with cool guitars, steady drums and overall feel-good vibes. Check it out below!
a kid named rufus shares this of the single,
I wrote "how sweet does this sound?" as a joke, but as a teenager that only started exploring sex and 'hooking up' in college, there was always an overwhelming amount of pressure and anxiety for me, especially at the beginning of my journey living in the United States. The idea behind the song is to normalize the conversations around sex, kink, hooking-up, and all the dirty things that our society (for the most part) still considers taboo.