Wotts’ “Better Days” is just beautiful. Right away, the track wraps you in a blend of dreamy synths, loose-strung guitars, and a lo-fi piano that somehow feels more honest than words. It’s indie pop, sure, but it leans into that soft, psychedelic haze reminiscent of Tame Impala without feeling like a copy.
What hits hardest is how intentional it all sounds. The production, handled by vocalist Jayem, isn’t flashy, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s intimate. The lyrics don’t beg for attention; they just sit with you. You can hear the ache of last summer in his voice, and even if you don’t know the story, you feel like you’ve lived it. There’s something quietly anthemic here. Not in a hands-in-the-air kind of way, but more like a whisper telling you it’s okay to hope. It’s vulnerable without being sappy, sad, but not crushed.
If “Better Days” gets under your skin like it did mine, do yourself a favor, follow Wotts. You’ll want to hear where this story goes next.
