Written exactly one winter ago, rising pop darling Lorelei Marcell brilliantly captured one of her loneliest moments in an upbeat yet refreshingly nostalgic collaboration with fellow pop star Hardcastle. “Flashbacks”, released earlier this year delivered a relatable sentiment and suitable synergy between the two artists while offering hints of angst-driven guitar behind mainstream pop melodies.

Now they reveal an equally as stunning acoustic version of the track. Stemming from real life events, their new track came to fruition after a night in Silverlake when Lorelei had bought tickets to see one of her favorite bands play in concert. She had been struggling to get over her ex at the time and was trying to incorporate more self care and independent activities into her daily routine. But as soon as she arrived at the venue, an overwhelming sense of loneliness came over her, which caused her to leave the show before the headliner went on. Even though the room was packed, she had never felt more alone.

“I get flashbacks of us, Yeah,I’m losing focus / In this crowded room but nobody’s you, Say I’m numb to the feeling.” ~ Flashbacks

In retrospect, she wonders why she had never experienced such a lonely feeling before. The desire to go home, call her ex and spiral was stronger than ever, so instead she called her friend Graham Laderman (pka Hardcastle) and got to work on what is perhaps one of her most relatable songs to date. “Flashbacks” is an introspective piece fit for the winter months; capturing the frustration felt when you’re trapped inside your own thoughts of glorifying past memories, we are given a glimpse into the paralyzing post-breakup emotional turmoil that sparks the creative genius behind some of our favorite songs.