We previously featured Evermo for turning vulnerability and a dream into a cinematic 80s synth-pop journey on his sublime single, The Path, so when we heard that Evermo was back with The Neverbeens, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
The Neverbeens opens with atmospheric vocals and a brooding piano performance as Evermo sings, “We picture our names on the door, really a perfect spot for us, sandy blue deep yellow, from here things will grow, don’t you agree, we had so much to give a life that others would die for, let’s kill all the plans, I poured my soul in, leave me with The Neverbeens…”
The opus builds with textured drums and guitar as Evermo continues with a high emotional quotient and his signature cinematic sound. What makes The Neverbeens truly moving is the story behind the song. We learn that it began with four words, “Sandy blue deep yellow”, which co-writer Thomas Rothman liked for the way they sounded.
Evermo, however, imagined a young couple standing in a paint shop, choosing colours for a home that they hoped to share. That simple misunderstanding sparked the whole narrative of the song, about a future that never came to be.
There is no doubt that the song holds a cinematic allure, and would be perfect for a sync placement in a film like Voicemails from Isabelle, or a TV show like The Day of the Jackal. There is something super relatable about the idea of mourning a life we almost had.
Evermo explains that the song captures the feeling of “longing for something, almost being able to touch it, then having it slip away.” Sonically, the track grows from intimate piano and vocals into sweeping arrangement with strings and backing vocals. Fans of The National and Patrick Watson will find plenty to vibe with here, whilst the song’s melancholic energy also taps into the emotional weight of Evermo‘s previous release, The Path.
Based in Stockholm, Evermo is the musical project of songwriter Emil Andersson. His debut album, Songs I Might, brought together a decade of unreleased tracks, after his sister encouraged him to share them with the world.
Needless to say, we are in awe of The Neverbeens, and have added the song to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Evermo, including The Path, All the Things, and Brand New Rooms.