Ottawa’s indie pop duo Wotts digs back into their hip-hop past with “terminal”, a song about the weird limbo you get stuck in after a breakup.
The beat hits with these lush synths that wrap around your head while keeping things bouncy enough to nod along to. Those Childish Gambino vibes come through in the vocals, smooth and conversational over the R&B backbone. Jayem’s airport comparison really works – you know that feeling of being trapped in departure lounges, going through security checks, just waiting for your life to move again.
These guys get that most breakup songs lie to you with their tidy endings and perfect closure. Real life is messier than that, and “terminal” doesn’t pretend otherwise. Going back to their original sound after years of doing completely different music could have been awkward, but they pull it off without any weirdness.
This preview of their COPE EP suggests they’re not interested in sugar coating the hard stuff, which is refreshing in a world full of fake positivity. You really need to follow Wotts on Instagram because they’re building something genuine here, and their honest take on navigating uncertainty deserves your attention.
