“Typical” is Morgan Harper-Jones' striking and self-assured tale of caution

Creating atmospheric tension from the start with off-kilter chords and Morgan Harper-Jones' gravelly vocals, "Typical" relies on raw emotion and subtle strings to elicit fleeting moments of positivity in between darker episodes of self-doubt. With rhythmic piano keys ticking away in the background conjuring up a sense of foreboding, the overall result is a dramatic and deliberate track from the 23-year-old.

Explaining the feelings behind "Typical", Harper-Jones said, “It's hard to love someone who doesn’t want to be loved… So honestly don’t waste your time or energy. I wrote 'Typical' as an ‘eye roll and exit’ song, loosely inspired by activist Gina Martin’s wise words: ‘Loving someone shouldn't make you feel like you need to make yourself more loveable. You shouldn't have to work to convince someone to love you and want to spend time with you. Your relationship, like your friendships, should be your solace in this mad world. Do yourself a favour and take inconsistency, lack of interest or de-prioritisation as a no.’” She adds, “Further recommended listening: Lizzo’s ‘Good As Hell’”.

With "Typical", Harper-Jones has another striking single under her belt, with her natural song-writing ability shining through.