WRITTEN BY CAITLIN TRAVERS
KTJ & CARLY have been featured by Incoming & Outgoing before—appearing on the cover of our December 2023 issue (check it out—absolutely worth a read!), where they discussed their older single “Sundays”. But this month, KTJ & CARLY return to impress us yet again with their newly-released single, “Bitter”. With a darkly rhythmic backing track and lyrics that can only be described as raw, the duo is clearly maintaining their incredible standards of production and lyricism. With roots in hip-hop, the overall vibe is smooth and deep, contrasting with the artists’ depictions of their frustration and nostalgia for the blissful ignorance of youth.
With deeply relatable and captivating lyrics such as "Can I get a second / Before I cuss out my breakfast / I’ve only been awake for one," and “Nice while it lasted / Juvenile ignorance / Call me dramatic / Oh but while you’re at it, call me / Bitter, bitter,” KTJ & CARLY likely strike a chord with many of their listeners.
Some lucky fans will be able to witness the gravity and powerful sound of these lyrics live, as KTJ & CARLY take their show on the road. Their nationwide tour—hitting locations everywhere from New York City to Los Angeles and beyond—is bound to impress with their magnetic stage presence, a setlist brimming with fan favorites, and a bevy of fresh material, into which “Bitter” fits perfectly. I know as soon as I heard the announcement I ran to Ticketmaster!! Will be seeing them in New York in September.
Give the duo's new single, "Bitter", a listen online, or, if you can, catch them on tour this fall!