By Scott Hays
Oliver Hunt’s upcoming single, Leaving Texas, the lead track from his debut EP Now Leaving, is a strikingly real exploration of long-distance friction and fragmented identity. Moving far beyond standard heartbreak, Hunt captures the painful quiet of living two separate lives, delivering a raw and vulnerable look into the emotional isolation that lingering distance creates.
Blending modern lo-fi textures with deeply rooted North Eastern storytelling, the track weaves a meaningful narrative about the loss of your sense of self when separated from the person who grounds you. Hunt’s vocals carry an ache that makes every phone-call confession and parting moment feel heavy, grounded in an authentic melancholy that never feels forced. The track showcases a clever, tongue-in-cheek lyricism that balances the sadness with warm, personal character. It’s a beautifully crafted, intimate preview of what promises to be an exceptional debut EP.
Leaving Texas is out on 1st September 2026.
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