North West indie quartet Movin’ On return with their second single 'How We Used To', released 29th May, a track that leans into reflection without losing the band’s forward-driving indie energy.
Built on crisp guitars and a steady, propulsive rhythm section, the single carries a more considered emotional tone than their debut, pairing its momentum with lyrics rooted in memory and contradiction. At its core, 'How We Used To' circles the strange way nostalgia can soften difficult experiences, even when you know you’ve already moved past them.
Vocalist Elijah Jenkins delivers the track with a directness that keeps things grounded, giving space to that push-and-pull feeling between closure and lingering attachment. Written during his time in Manchester between university years, the song sits in that in-between headspace—looking back while still trying to move forward.
Since forming from what began as a solo project, Movin’ On have quickly grown into a full band with a tighter, more expansive sound. That shift is evident here, with the track feeling more collaborative and more assured, while still holding onto its original emotional honesty.
With 'How We Used To', Movin’ On don’t overstate their intent. Instead, they settle into a more natural, reflective space—writing about memory as it actually behaves rather than how we wish it would.
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