The track is the artist’s second release of the year following ‘Hero’.
Drenched in nostalgia and a youthful sense of exuberance, new Dust Cwaine single ’90s Darling’ does a really nice job of showcasing the thoughtful and carefree nature of the artist’s sound and intricately poised writing style.
The track’s lyrics wistfully take a journey though 90s pop culture, with fun references etched throughout the track. Musically, the sound does a perfect job of taking you back to the time period that the track is about, with a laid-back 90s alternative rock feel that feels both mature but full of a sense of wonder and adventure. ’90s Darling’ is a perfect love-letter to the time period, and a track that has enough of a modern spark and edge to it to make it feel relevant and engaging even now.
“This song brings me back to my childhood, the things that distracted me from the world and shaped me,” says Dust. “It has a sense of longing for sillier times. I really wanted the lyrics to acknowledge the present moment uniquely. When I sing it, it feels like I’m singing into a time machine. Sonically it feels both new and familiar, which was a conscious effort by Josh Eastman, who produced this track. This song sits among an album of songs that are navel gazey. It’s one of many little jaunts to the past we take on the journey that is Arcana.”
