Tess Henley has released her latest single, “Good For Me”, which finds her weighing the pros and cons of a toxic relationship. The classically soulful song, infused with an infectious hook and resonant production, can be heard now below.
“Good For Me” explores both the nature of our interpersonal relationships and the symbiotic relationships we have with greater collective systems. “The song isn’t so much about having the solution, but asking the question,” she philosophizes of the track.
The track’s honest songwriting is elevated by organic production, done by Henley with the help of Jesse Boykins III (Jessie J, Calvin Harris) and Wynne Bennett (Janelle Monae, Grimes & Twin Shadow). “Good For Me” is rooted in the nostalgic tones of Henley’s 80’s mini Casio keyboard and an easy-moving beat. The mellow chords are rounded out by synth and, upon a closer listen, the familiar sound of birds chirping. Henley revealed, “The birds in the background got picked up in one of the [voice] memos. The simplicity of that moment seemed fitting, so they made their way into the final version.” Her true-to-self identity as a singer, songwriter, and producer, shines through in this release.