WRITTEN BY NEVAEH TILLMAN
Ariel Allen-Lubman (they/them), also known as Boy Jr., is a pop-rock artist who remains honest to themselves and their music by speaking from personal experience. Their newest single, “Still Be Friends” is fitting for their unique sound: the song’s beat creates a unique vibrance to help listeners absorb the summer vibes.
Boy Jr. welcomes everyone with this catchy song about remaining friends with an ex, which—let's be honest—usually doesn’t end well.
Boy Jr. describes the song as, “[their] rather sarcastic way of showing the way I hear someone's breakup spiel…” Sound familiar? It’s safe to say we’ve all had friends go on a never-ending spiel about their breakup, and Boy Jr. depicts this universal concept in a satirical form through their creative songwriting. As a sarcasm queen myself, Boy Jr. is iconic for including this ironic aspect in the song. Plus, it shows how Boy Jr. is transparent and relatable to their fan base.
Being an incredible artist, with a keen eye “for creating comical yet poignant narratives packaged in experimental” (as described in Boy Jr.'s press release on “Still Be Friends”), one wonders about the potential of a music video. The single’s tone and aesthetic could lead to endless possibilities for fun and comedic visual elements. Here's hoping we get a music video dropping soon! After listening to “Still Be Friends,” you will want more of Boy Jr.’s witty, fun music, so stay tuned for their upcoming album, I Love Getting Dumped.