Born in the morning’s dewy warmth and quiet wonder, Casey Dubie’s sophomore album, Half-Hearted (2022), is a radiant record of reflection and connection: A set of candid conversations between artist and listener shining a light on life’s little moments, thoughts, and feelings that too often pass us by without a second glance. Taking a step back from the everyday herself, Dubie magnifies those ephemeral seconds, stopping the clocks just long enough for us to soak up the full scene and appreciate what it truly means to be present in our own bodies. Intimate, honest, and deeply vulnerable, it captures and distills stillness’ beauty in pools of refreshing sun-kissed indie pop.
