There is obviously a lot of effort that has gone into producing Mary Middlefield's latest single Summer Affair and I feel that really needs to be acknowledged and appreciated. Everything about the recording is tight and well-polished, with the sound expertly balanced between voracious energy and a slick pop sentiment. At the heart of song the vocals provide both charisma and drive, with the joyful guitars buzzing around like bees high on sonic nectar.
Middlefield explains that "Summer Affair is a celebration of freedom in its rawest, most joyful form. I wanted to capture the feeling of being unapologetically alive; dancing without restraint, laughing too loud, changing your mind just because you can. It’s about giving yourself permission to feel everything - to be messy, expressive, soft, raw, and real. To share that energy with the people you love. In a world that often feels constricted and pre-scripted, this song is my way of breaking the rules, reclaiming spontaneity, and turning it into something beautiful and fun."
Summer Affair is a pleasingly catchy tune which begs to be played on daytime radio or as part of a mix tape for a road trip adventure. The accompanying video, directed by Imogen Harrisson, is also very well filmed, you can watch it below: