Mili & Bertie are a British alt-pop duo whose music is sincere and innovative. They began releasing music with the beautiful 50s-esque ballad Lie With Me late last year, and have followed it up with their latest single Hey Lonely. It’s easy to hear that both songwriters bring skill and finesse to the project.

Hey Lonely begins with a charming guitar line and Mili’s sliding vocals. Bertie takes the second line, providing contrast with a mellow bass. The two voices compliment each other when they sing close harmony, evoking a feeling of unity. They balance the beauty of their laid back acoustic writing with interesting rhythms and use of percussion. The song builds to a catchy chorus, experimenting with moving metre and tempo.

Hey Lonely is a clever piece of writing that promises to rattle around in my brain for the next few months. Mili & Bertie are new to the scene, and worth listening out for— we will be! Listen with us on Instagram and Facebook.