With “Amiss,” Stockholm-based artist Waterbaby offers a gorgeously tender return—a hushed, melancholic piece of indie folk that feels both fragile and grounded. Built around softly strummed acoustic guitar, sighing cellos, and gentle vocal harmonies, the track unfolds like a quiet confession, intimate and richly textured.
There’s a lilting sadness in Waterbaby’s voice, which carries the song’s emotional weight with grace, while subtle production details—single chiming notes, layered strings—add depth without crowding the space. It’s a shift from the shimmering, experimental edge of her Foam EP, leaning instead into a more organic, earth-toned palette that suits her introspective songwriting beautifully.
“Amiss” signals a new chapter for Waterbaby, one where restraint becomes power, and melancholy is rendered with elegant clarity. It’s a quietly stunning return.
Amiss is out now via revered label Sub Pop
