Ber leans into her Minnesotan roots on “Dead Dear (Deer)”

Sometimes it’s hard to let go. Regardless of what we’re struggling to leave behind, we have all likely found ourselves in those moments where moving on is the only way forward. In “Dead Dear (Deer)”, we find Ber on the other side, having just leapt into something new.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Ber moved to London last year and has since been collaborating with an array of fresh talents to craft her debut EP, set for release later this year. Though, “Dead Dear (Deer) is a subtle return to her roots as she moves fluidly between lifestyles.

Immersed in dazzling synth chords and charming guitar melodies, Ber effortless showcases her skills as both an artist and songwriter. It’s honest and personal, like a celebration of belonging sprinkled with balanced reflections of sombre yet joyous relief.

“Dead Dear (Deer) is probably the most Minnesotan song I have ever and will ever write,” she shares, “I was talking to my friends Jamie (Sfven) and Brandon (Hot Dennis) just after I had been broken up with last summer and in an attempt to distract me they kept asking me about Minnesota and America.”

“In true British fashion they found most of what I said to be ridiculous, and in some cathartic manner, we decided to write a song called “Dead Dear”, which for me feels like a happy reminder that it’s better to sometimes rip the bandaid off and accept that something’s happened instead of holding on to something too tightly by dancing around it. This song feels like a slice of home, and it’s made me feel very happy when I was very sad. I hope it can do that for you too!”