avalon has just released “Sydney” yesterday, 10/10/2025, a deep-cut exploring the pain that can come from losing a friend.
‘Sydney’ is beautiful, somber, and lyrically raw to its core. This alternative pop piece features a laid-back instrumentation and rhythm built in the mix in a way that builds into an atmospheric vibe. The piano does great as a lead, giving depth with its use of reverb, and the percussion, bass, and guitar do well at bringing the fuller parts of the track to life. It does well at its peaks and valleys, and there are other softer moments when the guitar takes the forefront instead of the piano. Overall, it’s a slower-paced song, but it’s dynamic. Also, it does well at giving a spotlight to the emotional vocals, which allows the realistic feelings that the vocals portray.
Lyrically, this track is about being caught in mourning over someone who’s still alive. avalon wrote it based on a true song, in which she lost her best friend when she was 16. It captures a narrative of avalon driving past her former best friend Sydney’s home while crying, and it gives an apologetic tone, suggesting wrongdoing or hurt of another. This track is almost like a break-up song, but it captures the pain that can come from losing a platonic connection. It’s deep and relatable, and it’s a take that isn’t done too frequently.
Written by Sage Plapp
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