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Genre
Pop
Era
Modern
Mood
Chill
Tempo
Mid-tempo
Key
Major
Texture
Layered
Sound
Synth-heavy
Feel
Groovy
Malcolm Todd
Sweet Boy (2024)
Malcolm Todd
Originally teased as a viral TikTok snippet, 'Earrings' serves as the atmospheric opening track for Malcolm Todd's debut project, Sweet Boy. The song represents the successful bridge between bedroom pop and mainstream alternative, eventually peaking at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is built on a four-chord loop (IV-iii-ii-I) that is highly characteristic of modern indie-pop and neo-soul. Distinctively, it avoids the traditional V-I (dominant to tonic) cadence, opting instead for a 'soft' resolution via a stepwise descent (ii-I).…
The song was initially teased as a snippet on Malcolm Todd's TikTok account on October 24, 2023. Following significant viral traction and fan demand, the track was developed into a full-length song to serve as the opening track for his debut project.
“The track features a complex arrangement of three different lead synths and four separate pad tracks.”
The song is built on a four-chord loop (IV-iii-ii-I) that is highly characteristic of modern indie-pop and neo-soul. Distinctively, it avoids the traditional V-I (dominant to tonic) cadence, opting instead for a 'soft' resolution via a stepwise descent (ii-I). The use of major and minor 7th chords provides a lush, 'dreamy' texture that matches the lo-fi production. The harmonic interest comes from the bassline's linear descent and the way the C#m7 acts as a passing chord between the IV and ii chords.
The song was initially teased as a snippet on Malcolm Todd's TikTok account on October 24, 2023. Following significant viral traction and fan demand, the track was developed into a full-length song to serve as the opening track for his debut project.
Originally teased as a viral TikTok snippet, 'Earrings' serves as the atmospheric opening track for Malcolm Todd's debut project, Sweet Boy. The song represents the successful bridge between bedroom pop and mainstream alternative, eventually peaking at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Genre
Pop
Era
Modern
Mood
Chill
Tempo
Mid-tempo
Key
Major
Texture
Layered
Sound
Synth-heavy
Feel
Groovy
9.3M
Plays
710K
Listeners
100K
Genius Views
6
Annotations
100%
Popularity
2:31
Duration
4/4
Time
From the album Sweet Boy
Harmony The song is built on a four-chord loop (IV-iii-ii-I) that is highly characteristic of modern indie-pop and neo-soul. Distinctively, it avoids the traditional V-I (dominant to tonic) cadence, opting instead for a 'soft' resolution via a stepwise descent (ii-I). The use of major and minor 7th chords provides a lush, 'dreamy' texture that matches the lo-fi production. The harmonic interest comes from the bassline's linear descent and the way the C#m7 acts as a passing chord between the IV and ii chords. Deep Analysis Available Detailed analysis of this section is not yet available for this song. Request Full Analysis
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Composition The song was initially teased as a snippet on Malcolm Todd's TikTok account on October 24, 2023. Following significant viral traction and fan demand, the track was developed into a full-length song to serve as the opening track for his debut project. Inspiration: The lyrics deal with the nuances of modern dating and subtle symbolic markers like 'earrings' to represent personal connection and style within the 'New Jazz' aesthetic. Recording Studio: Home Studio Producer: Malcolm Todd The track features a complex arrangement of three different lead synths and four separate pad tracks. The song's production style is often categorized by the artist and fans as 'New Jazz'. The recording features both lead and rhythm guitars alongside a prominent Rhodes piano.
Chord Sheet Chords Used Hide functions Dmaj7 IVmaj7 P C#m7 iii7 T Bm7 ii7 P Amaj7 Imaj7 T Progression by Section Chorus Dmaj7 IVmaj7 P C#m7 iii7 T Bm7 ii7 P Amaj7 Imaj7 T Verse Dmaj7 IVmaj7 P C#m7 iii7 T Bm7 ii7 P Amaj7 Imaj7 T Chord Fingerings Dmaj7 Standard C#m7 Standard Bm7 Standard Amaj7 Standard Harmony Analysis The song is built on a four-chord loop (IV-iii-ii-I) that is highly characteristic of modern indie-pop and neo-soul. Distinctively, it avoids the traditional V-I (dominant to tonic) cadence, opting instead for a 'soft' resolution via a stepwise descent (ii-I). The use of major and minor 7th chords provides a lush, 'dreamy' texture that matches the lo-fi production. The harmonic interest comes from the bassline's linear descent and the way the C#m7 acts as a passing chord between the IV and ii chords. Find Tabs & Chords Songsterr Interactive tabs Ultimate Guitar Chords & tabs Cifra Club Chords
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