Wild Horse chase euphoria on shimmering Indie-Pop gem, “OVERTHINKING”
With “OVERTHINKING,” East Sussex indie-pop quartet Wild Horse deliver one of their most effortlessly infectious and emotionally earnest tracks to date — a vibrant, summer feeling anthem that captures the jittery, exhilarating headspace of new love with both precision and unfiltered joy. Written by the band’s frontman Jack Baldwin and produced by Gary Stevenson, the track affirms the band’s remarkable ability to bend genres while remaining rooted in their distinctive, groove-laden, feel-good sound.
From the first sparkling chords, “OVERTHINKING” feels like the musical equivalent of driving with the windows down on a perfect July afternoon. Bright, tinted guitars shimmer atop a bouncing bassline, while crisp percussion and subtle keys from new addition Jade Snowdon add a touch of warmth and polish. The track moves with the loose-limbed energy of a jam session that spiraled into something undeniably special — spontaneous yet impossibly tight.
Jack navigates the track’s euphoria and vulnerability with ease, rising to impassioned, euphoric highs that feel tailor-made for festival singalongs and late-night dance floors alike. His delivery captures the nervous excitement of falling for someone new — the second-guessing, the anticipation, the sheer, giddy thrill — without ever veering into melodrama.
Lyrically, “OVERTHINKING” is as sincere as it is catchy. Baldwin’s words feel lifted straight from the Notes app confessions of anyone teetering on the edge of emotional freefall, obsessing over every glance and text. It’s a simple premise, but one rendered with an honesty that cuts through the gloss of indie-pop convention.
What makes Wild Horse’s latest stand out, though, is the band’s innate sense of rhythm and soul. There’s a distinct lineage here — the unfiltered cool of 60s and 70s Brit Rock runs through their veins, fused with the modern, funk-laced indie pop of acts like The 1975.. Yet, it never feels derivative. Instead, Wild Horse take these influences and churn them into something undeniably theirs: youthful, electric, and relentlessly hopeful.
“OVERTHINKING” isn’t just a strong single — it’s a celebration of everything Wild Horse do best. It’s bright, bold, and brimming with life, proof that this East Sussex outfit are rapidly becoming one of the UK’s most exciting indie-pop prospects. With each release, they’re not just chasing the rush — they’re bottling it, and we’re all better off for it.
Without a doubt, we’ll be streaming this one endlessly in the hot summer months and beyond. You should too, so please go ahead and click those links to follow along and give the song a spin.
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