Closer
Astrid S
Released Dec. 4
Universal Music Group
Simple guitar picking accents Astrid S’s breathy, velvety voice throughout the verses of “Closer.” The chorus layers the airy guitar with a synthetic dance beat, making the song simple but sultry.
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