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.
More News
Years & Years unveil new single 'Foundation'
With the band's hotly tipped debut album due out next month, Years... 11 years 3 months ago
Janet Jackson unveils new track 'No Sleeep'
For the first time in six years, accomplished singer Janet Jackson has returned with a new track 'No Sleeep'. Rumours of her return started last... 11 years 3 months ago
The Chemical Brothers share St Vincent collaboration 'Under Neon Lights'
With the release of their latest studio album now less than a month away, The Chemical Brothers have shared another cut from their forthcoming full-... 11 years 3 months ago
Disclosure and Sam Smith announce new collaboration
While 2013's 'Latch' was undoubtably the track that brought both these artists into the limelight, Disclosure (pictured) and Sam Smith have announced... 11 years 3 months ago
Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique share new track 'Love Is Free'
Not known to shy away from an interesting collaboration, singer Robyn teamed up with keyboardist Markus Jägerstedt and posthumous member Christian... 11 years 3 months ago
Editors unveil new single 'Marching Orders'
With the band due to release their fifth studio album in the coming months, Editors have now shared a new single set to taken from their upcoming... 11 years 3 months ago
Mercury Rev announce new album 'The Light In You'
Having not released a studio album since 2008's 'Snowflake Midnight', Mercury Rev return to deliver their eight full-length effort. The new album... 11 years 3 months ago
Chet Faker shares new track 'Bend'
Returning off the back of his brilliantly successful album 'Built On Glass' last year, Chet Faker shares a previously unreleased track ‘Bend’.... 11 years 3 months ago