Mattiel is back with a new double a-side, out on Heavenly yesterday along with a classy video. “Those Words” is a creative step forward for the Atlanta artist, following a cover single last year. The production is once again more polished, leaving lofi charm of her first two albums behind in favour of reverb-laden pop that feels more Lana Del Rey. Mattiel’s raw vocal style is still present throughout, lending a much-needed edge to the easily digested bounce of “Those Words”. The other side “Freedom Feels” is a ballad backed with a soft carpet of synthesizers.
