As they continue to make their way through New York City’s indie scene, Brooklyn band Endearments share “Summersun,” a contemplative single shaped by the uneasy relationship between time and stagnation.
The title “Summersun” references imagery that reflects the tension between the transitory motion and the cyclical nature of the world. Ultimately, this speaks to the universal struggle of defining who you want to be when progress feels delayed, regardless of the season. By letting listeners into their inner monologue, the band gives the song a vulnerable, personal appeal, set in images of time such as annual holidays that always feel the same. This approach reflects the group’s signature style, blending the emotive qualities of ’80s synthpop and late-’90s emo with a shift toward energetic indie rock and deeply personal, confessional lyrics.
Principal songwriter Kevin Marksson and his bandmates, guitarist Anjali Nair and drummer Will Haywood Smith, translate emotional truths into songs that feel purposeful. Within New York City’s crowded indie landscape, this emotional clarity helps Endearments establish a distinct presence.
Directed by Paul Desilva, the Super 8–shot video follows two locals on an introspective trip to the Coney Island boardwalk. At any rate, the New York setting and grainy texture reinforce the song’s themes of time’s fast pace and identity-driven uncertainty. New York City is an ever-changing film reel of possibility, and the video acknowledges how isolating constant motion can be.
The track follows the album’s propulsive first single, “Real Deal,” continuing the band’s reflective approach to songwriting. “Summersun,” the second single from their forthcoming debut album, An Always Open Door, arrives ahead of the record’s March 6 release. Additionally, Pre-orders for Endearments’ debut album, are now available. For further details, visit their website here.
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