Emily Koko – “Tired”

Emily Koko’s latest single “Tired” hits like that first sip of coffee when you’re completely burnt out, exactly what you need. When I make my favorite tracks of the year at the end of 2025, “Tired” will definitely be one of them.

The Stuttgart-born, London-influenced artist doesn’t hold back on this April 11th release, giving voice to that universal feeling we all recognize but rarely admit to – complete exhaustion with the world’s relentless pace. Written during the post-pandemic chaos of 2021, “Tired” speaks directly to your soul when notifications won’t stop buzzing and your energy tank reads empty.

To be honest, I love how Emily is able to turn fatigue into something beautiful. Her rich and beautiful vocals wrap around lyrics that give you permission to not be okay all the time. I absolutely can’t get enough of how Koko blends her German-English background with influences like Emeli Sandé and Olivia Dean to create something uniquely hers, and you really need to follow her journey on social media where she continues to produce emotionally intelligent bangers that deserve to be shared with everyone in your contact list who’s ever felt the weight of the world on their shoulders.