Scarlet Mill – “Sad Affair”

Scarlet Mill’s “Sad Affair” is the kind of track that can easily stick in your head all week. The Dutch duo, Jennifer Moesker and Erik Verhoef, have built something with real character here. This isn’t just another alt-rock ballad, it leans into an old soul with a moody edge, it pulls in that fado-like sadness, and mixes it with early glam rock vibes in a way that feels refreshingly unpolished and human.

The vocals glide between vulnerability and grit, holding the emotional weight of the story without leaning into melodrama. The cover art deserves a shout too, the eye, filled with fire and oceanic blues, is a solid metaphor for the track’s emotional contradiction, looking outward while everything inside’s on fire. Visually, it matches the mood of the song without spelling it out.

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