Fritz Hager shot to fame as a contestant on season 20 of American Idol, consequently topping the iTunes Charts with his debut EP last year.
The self-described ‘indie guy’ is back today with one of the most beautiful ballads that we’ve come across in some time.
‘Bad Friend’ is an introspective piece that looks at young love, and the difficulties in navigating between friendships and relationships. Through its haunting soundscape, the song portrays feelings of sadness and contemplation, which are further amplified thanks to Hager’s soulful vocal delivery.
“‘Bad Friend’ is about how young love can ruin friendships. When we wrote this song, we wanted to explore how confusing love can be at a young age when you don’t have the tools to communicate it. ‘Bad Friend’ is a melancholic look into the past and a kind of apology to the people we hurt.”
With such a distinctive style of pop, we think it’s only a matter of time before Hager hits the global mainstream and becomes a known name across the world.