
LA duo Tangerine is set to release their debut LP You’re Still the Only One this fall, marking the culmination of a decade filled with EPs and scattered singles. Leading up to the album, they’ve already dropped the dreamy opener, “Timeless,” a dust-kissed indie rock track that drifts with a soft, sultry charm. Now, they’ve unveiled “Thieves,” a stripped-back, intimate offering that lets frontwoman Marika Justad’s ethereal vocals take center stage. In contrast to the lush warmth of “Timeless,” “Thieves” feels delicate and raw, leaning into a sound reminiscent of Kacey Musgraves’ mellow pop-country moments on Deeper Well.
The band describes “Thieves” as a reflection on a relationship with someone who’s constantly fighting unseen battles, always ready to raise a fist, even if it’s at nothing at all. It’s a tender observation of connection and distance, capturing the feeling of watching someone you care about struggle against the vastness of the world. Accompanied by a minimalist video directed by Justad’s sister Miró, the visual complements the song’s haunting beauty. Dive into “Thieves” and its mesmerizing simplicity, setting the tone for an album that promises to balance vulnerability with introspective storytelling.