Mary Middlefield continues her ascent with the release of her new single “Milk,” a striking and emotionally charged ballad that feels both intimate and theatrical. The track opens with the warm glow of a Fender Rhodes and a soft, tender vocal that immediately pulls the listener in. As the song unfolds, delicate strings swell around her voice, building into something orchestral and almost cinematic. There is a musical theatre quality to the arrangement, dramatic yet controlled, and the songwriting feels fearless in how far it is willing to go. What begins as a gentle ballad slowly expands into something over the top in the best way, surprising the listener with its emotional weight and scale.
Lyrically, “Milk” follows a narrator who preserves themselves for someone else’s approval, whether that be a lover, an audience, or society at large. It captures the quiet devastation of waiting too long to be chosen, only to realize you are slowly fading in the process. With this single, Middlefield proves once again that she is not afraid to explore vulnerability while delivering bold, ambitious songwriting ahead of her upcoming second studio album Will You Take Me As I Am?, arriving March 6.
TOUR DATES:
26 March – Lausanne, Switzerland – Le Romandie
7 April – Portsmouth, UK – Edge of the Wedge
8 April – London, UK – Paper Dress Vintage
9 April – Paris, France – Le Supersonic
12 April – Cologne, Germany – Die Wohngemeinschaft
13 April – Berlin, Germany – Privatclub
14 April – Hamburg, Germany – Hebebühne
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Written by Ryan Cassata
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