With its rapid-fire lyrics and soaring chorus, Israel McFarlandโs latest single โNever Didโ has the potential to be a radio hit this summer.
The Nashville-based artist/producer shares the backstory: โโNever Didโ is a song about falling hard for someone against the advice of close friends. This person acted as though they were looking for a serious relationship but, in the end, were not. The song details how, instead of admitting to my friends the embarrassment and pain the relationship caused, I โfake a laugh,โ โtwist the pastโ and let on that it didnโt mean anything to me in order to save face.โ
McFarland has worked with artists like Leni Black and Sommer โ and they all share musical gifts that make them special: emotional intimacy and a mastery of studio singing. While performing onstage requires larger-than-life emoting, studio singing is subtle โ and the little touches create a big impact.
Israelโs previous singles include the haunting ballad โJazz Chordโ and 2022โs โThe Costโ, which builds beautifully to its emotional crescendo. Last year, he recorded a duet with Sommer called โWorth Takingโ โ and it gets my vote for one of the most memorable love songs in recent years.
Listen to โNever Didโ below, or find it on your favorite streaming platform.
