Bloody Cigarettes’ latest single, ‘It’s Only Music’ brings together radiant indie and, painfully honest, emotive songwriting in style. Opening with a tender, vulnerable vocal over jangling guitar, the track moves to a expressive half shouted vocal as piano drums and bass enter to blend the indie-pop sensibilities with a tasteful tinge of grunge through the chorus.
Moving artfully between contrasting elements, Max walks a tightrope, balancing dazzling, joyous instrumentation with the unfiltered emotion that gives the track its authenticity. Each cry feels genuine, building toward a poignant close marked by a simple, sincere sigh.
Bloody Cigarettes explains: “I wrote ‘It’s Only Music’ as a kind of epilogue to the narrative of my previous songs. The track captures the evolution of a relationship that moved from lust to love, then betrayal and excess, and ultimately into grief and acceptance. The title reflects the realisation that, after everything we went through, all that remains is the music that was born from our love story. It’s about finding solace in what’s left behind and embracing the beauty in the songs that carry our memories.”
The name Bloody Cigarettes symbolizes a lipstick-stained cigarette—a blend of beauty, excitement, and inevitable doom. Through his music, Max aims to connect with listeners who may find solace and understanding in his songs, sharing the experiences that have shaped him.
Listen to the new single below:
