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Bathtub Swimming Shares New Single ‘Tonight’
Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, multi-instrumentalist dynamic duo Bathtub Swimming warm listeners with their captivating vocals and wide-ranging sound.
Bathtub Swimming returns with their brand-new single ‘Tonight’. They bring in a bright and rhythmic production combined with introspective and original lyrics to form an eclectic and unique experience inspired by their most admired genres.
‘Tonight’ is infused with dreamy and empowering vibes. The genre-blend of ambient-pop and lounge sounds uses electric piano, drums, synthetic bass, electric guitar, and vocals in the production.
The original plan for the song was to have a slow-moving pace, melancholic keys, and a bass that built anticipation before launching into an evocative romantic scene. The song’s lyrics describe someone waiting for a buddy or a date to arrive for an outing that has been mutually scheduled. The protagonist departs the scene in a self-realizing moment that she is in charge of her night and chooses to enjoy a good night on the town by herself after realising she was stood up. She takes the disappointment of being left behind and turns it into personal strength.
On the song, Bathtub Swimming says, “‘Tonight’ showcases solitary enjoyment and self-empowerment.”
Bathtub Swimming’s musical prowess is on full display in ‘Tonight’, which also highlights the multi-instrumentalist dynamic duo’s rising passion, devotion to artistic progress, and musical talents. Their most recent release, which complements their whole musical record to date, demonstrates their artistry.
Songwriters often draw from personal experience, but what makes Just a Daydream stand out is the way AMBER reshapes those experiences through imagination. Instead of presenting events exactly as they happened, she builds scenes that feel colourful, expressive and full of possibility, giving the songs a distinctive identity from the very beginning.
That approach reflects the idea behind the EP’s title. What begins as a passing thought or a hopeful fantasy gradually develops into something more tangible, carrying listeners through romance, longing, disappointment and, ultimately, self-acceptance. The songs remain connected by that thread, making the EP feel like one continuous conversation rather than a collection of separate ideas.
Musically, AMBER blends soul, jazz, funk and pop touches without allowing any one influence to dominate. The lively pulse of “Say What” explores the confusion that can grow from crossed wires, while “Aromatherapy” offers a gentler close, bringing the emotional journey to a place of calm reflection.
Working with producer Kipper Eldridge, AMBER has created a debut that places storytelling at its heart. Every musical choice supports the atmosphere of the songs, allowing the lyrics and performances to take centre stage. Out now through Now Listen, Just a Daydream is more than a collection of well-made tracks. It is an invitation into a creative world where imagination gives everyday emotions a fresh perspective and where even the smallest moments have a story worth telling.
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