“You Were Never My Boyfriend” is the latest single from Ariana and the Rose and boy does it have a bite to it. The indie pop track is a commentary on the increasingly superficial love relationships of the twenty-first century and their broken promises. Riding a pensive wave from start to finish, the song shows off Ariana’s rich soulful soprano and expertly-placed synthesizer flourishes that define her synth-soul-pop sound. The accompanying music video is beautifully simple and helps to magnify the subject matter with subtle visual developments in a single shot. The attention-grabbing song—originally a simple poem by Ariana—has served its purpose by sparking curiosity for the pop singer’s next move. Watch the video here below. – Rene Cobar
