Conan Gray, the indie-pop sensation, is back with a thrilling new single that’s sure to capture your heart. “Killing Me” is an emotional rollercoaster of a track that Conan penned during a difficult time in his life. Battling the flu and a broken heart simultaneously, he poured his feelings into this song, explaining, “I wrote ‘Killing Me’ while I was sick with the flu. It was a miserable time where I was both physically sick, but also super heartbroken over somebody. Hence, ‘you’re KILLING me.'”
Teaming up with the legendary producer Max Martin, known for his work with chart-toppers like The Weeknd, Adele, and Ariana Grande, “Killing Me” starts off with an unforgettable synth-driven pop intro that sets the tone for the entire track. Over an infectious groove, Conan delves into the complex push-and-pull dynamics of a relationship where love and hate walk a fine line. He expresses his frustrations with a fickle love interest who deceives, cheats, and lies with the lyrics, “Too busy deceivin’ and cheatin’ / And lyin’ and competin’ / To know how lucky you are.” Yet, despite the inconsistency, Conan keeps coming back, singing, “I can’t let go of your heart.”
“Killing Me” is the follow-up to Conan’s recent fan favorite, “Winner,” which has garnered over 14.6 million Spotify streams since its August release. Critics have lauded “Winner” as “heart-wrenching” (Rolling Stone) and have proclaimed Conan Gray as the “king of all things indie pop” (OnesToWatch). UPROXX has also praised Conan for his bold approach in this new era of his career.
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This release marks Conan’s second of 2023, following the hit “Never Ending Song,” which has already amassed nearly 40 million global streams and over 5 million YouTube views on its music video. The song has received acclaim from industry heavyweights such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, UPROXX, and Vogue.
Conan Gray’s star continues to rise as he recently graced the stage at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park. This comes as the latest in a series of epic festival appearances from Conan, which include performances for nearly 300,000 people at Lollapalooza across Latin America and almost 40,000 people at Outside Lands.
And it’s not just his music that’s making waves; Conan’s fashion sense is also turning heads. Earlier this year, he made a statement at the 2023 Met Gala, wearing a custom Balmain look. His red carpet appearance earned him the title of “Best Dressed” by renowned publications like Vogue, Esquire, Teen Vogue, Insider, NPR, and many more. Conan Gray’s multifaceted talents continue to shine, and “Killing Me” is the latest testament to his musical prowess and storytelling abilities.
