Philadelphia’s R&B powerhouse Suzanne Sheer has delivered something genuinely joyful with new summer single Me and My Friends.
It’s a song that captures the intoxicating energy of genuine connection without losing her trademark emotional depth.
This latest single finds the experimental soul artist stepping into brighter territory whilst maintaining the sophisticated production sensibilities that have defined her career.
Where Sheer’s previous work like Girls on the Internet and tracks from her debut album The Blue Hour often explored the darker corners of digital-age romance, Me and My Friends operates in pure celebration mode.
The dreamy synths and trippy guitar textures create an atmospheric backdrop dripping with nostalgia while Sheer’s sultry vocals float effortlessly.
The accompanying music video, directed by Erin Sullivan (VFX Director for HBO’s The Penguin), captures something increasingly rare in pop music: genuine spontaneity.
Shot during an actual rooftop party featuring Sheer’s real friends, the visual avoids the overproduced sheen that often accompanies friendship anthems.
What elevates Me and My Friends beyond typical summer anthem territory is how it captures the specific energy of Philadelphia’s music scene.
The track feels particularly timely given Sheer’s previous candid discussions about social media’s impact on both relationships and artistic careers.
Me and My Friends succeeds as both a standalone summer anthem and a logical progression in Sheer’s catalogue.
The song is catchy and sophisticated enough to warrant repeated listening, whilst the central message remains accessible.
So grab your friends and enjoy the summer with Suzanne Sheer’s new single as the perfect backdrop.