Brandi Myer treads new emotional ground with single, “Crossing the Lines”
After bursting onto the scene earlier this year with a bold, grunge-soaked debut that proudly wore its ‘90s alt-rock influences on its sleeve, Brandi Myer could have easily doubled down on that raw, electrified energy. Instead, with her sophomore single “Crossing the Lines,” Myer chooses introspection over bravado, revealing a deeper, more nuanced side to her songwriting — and proving she’s far more than a one-note rock revivalist.
Where her debut felt like a rebellious, late-night drive with the volume cranked, “Crossing the Lines” is that quiet moment of clarity as the sun starts to rise. It’s slower, yes, but no less potent — a deeply textured, Americana-tinged alt-rock ballad that captures the weight of personal upheaval and the cautious hope that sometimes follows.
The track’s real strength lies in its storytelling. Myer deftly shifts her lyrical lens outward, narrating the journey of an anonymous drifter fleeing their past and searching for something undefined but urgently necessary. It’s a song about the spaces between — between hometowns and new cities, between who you were and who you’re trying to become, between escape and arrival. The imagery is sharp and evocative without ever feeling overwrought, painting a vivid portrait of motel rooms, rearview mirrors, and haunted memories.
Musically, “Crossing the Lines” trades distortion pedals for restraint, with downplayed instrumentation that still carries undeniable weight. A steady, pulsing beat anchors the song while layers of gentle guitar lines and subtle Americana flourishes float in and out of the mix. It’s a track that knows when to hold back and when to surge forward, with a dynamic arrangement that mirrors the tension in the lyrics.
And then there’s Myer’s voice — the crux of the entire experience. She sings with the kind of emotional gravity that can’t be faked, her vocals carrying both weariness and quiet defiance. There’s a dynamic quality to her delivery; she moves effortlessly from hushed, introspective verses to a chorus that swells with restrained power, never quite breaking loose, but hinting at the fire still burning underneath.
What’s most impressive about “Crossing the Lines” is how it adds dimension to Myer’s artistic identity without abandoning the essence of what made her debut so compelling. She’s still rooted in the spirit of ‘90s alternative rock, but here it’s woven through with threads of Americana storytelling and an alt-country sensibility, placing her in a lineage with artists like Lucinda Williams, PJ Harvey, and contemporary names like Sharon Van Etten.
It’s a track that feels personal in its vulnerability and universal in its themes, offering listeners a poignant soundtrack for those moments of liminality — when you’re not where you were, not quite where you’re going, and unsure if you’ll ever really get there.
We welcome the tonal change with open arms and sincerely hope to hear more in a similar vain in the near future! For now though, you can listen in and follow along for more by clicking those links below.
Listen to “Crossing the Lines”
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