We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single “Birthday Cake” from Teen Idle. The project from New Jersey singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sara Abdelbarry releases the track today (Friday, July 7), via H1 Massive.

You can listen to the sweet new single “Birthday Cake” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

We talk a lot about being real and authentic here on The Whole Kameese,because when it comes down to it … you can’t fake what’s real (people try but the truth always finds a way out )

The latest single “Birthday Cake” from Teen Idle is rich with authenticity and honesty. Sara Abdelbarry has crafted an absolute gem. “Birthday Cake “ from Teen Idle is a melodic stroke of genius. We were literally hanging on every word and every note.

“Birthday Cake” the first delectable slice from Teen Idle’s forthcoming fall album Nonfiction, a largely autobiographical album from songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sara Abdelbarry that carries forth her musical vision of “emotional rock with a cinematic tendency” while dancing loosely within the ever-expanding halls of indie, dream-pop, and grunge.

“‘Birthday Cake’ isn’t specifically about anyone, but rather a caricature of a person,” Abdelbarry says. “In some ways the song is autobiographical because the character it deals with is a hyperbolic version of people I’ve known. The song reflects on having a friend who is acting in immature ways you’ve outgrown, but knowing they still need your support and friendship. The character in the song is a reckless young adult who makes a series of bad, impulsive decisions and constantly worries all their friends and family. The type of self-destructive person who gets into legal and drug troubles and doesn’t take advice. Someone who has moved thousands of miles away with no clear plan for their life. And once they come back home, this person has burnt basically all their bridges.”

The anticipated release of “Birthday Cake,” however, starts a new chapter for Teen Idle, one that crystallizes previous efforts into a more dedicated nature that reflects Abdelbarry as a person as well as a songwriter and producer. Mixed by Evan Rudenjak and mastered by Kramer (Low, Galaxie 500, Pulp Fiction soundtrack), Nonfiction is designed to glow out of the speakers as a sort of memoir.

Just like when they give you a free sample at the bakery “Birthday Cake” has us completely hooked and wanting more .