Faltering

Nao-Rew is a Japanese singer-songwriter who handles every aspect of her music herself-from writing and composing to arranging, performing, and beatmaking. Her latest single, Faltering (original title: Yureru), is a mid-tempo urban night tune that blends the sparkle and quiet melancholy of the 1980s. It's a refined city pop sound where nostalgia and modernity coexist, gently wrapping around the listener's ears and heart.
The crisp electric guitar cuts through the intro like a heartbeat, leading the song forward. Layered with Nao-Rew's delicate yet powerful vocals, groovy slap bass, tight drums, and a lush horn section, the track paints a vivid picture of a city at night.
Set against the backdrop of a shimmering urban evening, the story follows two former lovers who meet again by chance. As unspoken feelings collide and long-forgotten memories return, they wander through the city, quietly and unmistakably faltering with emotion-just as the title suggests. It's a poignant moment where past and present gently intersect.
With beautiful melodies and intricately crafted arrangements, Faltering delivers a sophisticated city sound that only Nao-Rew can create. It's a song that softly echoes the emotions of grown-up love-best listened to with a glass in hand on a reflective night. A standout track destined to become a new signature piece for Nao-Rew.