There’s something low-key devastating about “San Diego”, and The New Citizen Kane leans into that feeling without trying to dress it up. The song opens in a soft haze, clean guitar tones, slow-burning keys, and from there, it unfolds like a diary entry you weren’t meant to hear. It’s personal, but not self-indulgent.
The vocal delivery is impressive. It’s delicate and raw, almost like he’s singing just for himself, but you still feel invited in. The hook loops in your head long after the track ends, and not in a pop-jingle way. It lingers because it feels honest. The lyrics don’t try to be clever. They’re simple and loaded, and there’s a vulnerability that runs all the way through the track, and the production matches that mood, minimal, airy, but with just enough weight.
If this is the first track from the new album, I’m curious where it’s going next. It’s not loud, it’s not flashy, but it hits. If “San Diego” resonates with you, follow The New Citizen Kane. You’ll want to stay on this ride.
