“Our Goodbye” by radio artist TATE SEDAR and emerging singer-songwriter Liv Kennedy takes the classic breakup song and flips it on its head, delivering a fresh, upbeat, and summer-ready anthem. The track stands as a testament to their enduring friendship, combining Kennedy’s signature lyricism with SEDAR’s distinctive post-EDM production—a blend of analog and digital sounds that defies the conventions of both love songs and the modern electronic-pop landscape.
The duo’s collaboration traces back to their college days at Syracuse University, where they shared mutual friends but only discovered their musical chemistry after graduation. SEDAR only recognized Kennedy’s unique vocal talent when she began singing again during their senior year. The two reconnected in Los Angeles, where Kennedy returned after honing her songwriting skills in Nashville, and built the track around real-life romantic experiences that unfolded while they were apart. Despite the track’s origins in their post-college friendship, it reflects the broader dynamics of relationships and breakups.
Kennedy’s introspective topline captures the essence of a breakup’s most challenging aspect: saying goodbye. Her evocative lyrics paint a picture of longing and the relatable complexities of modern dating. Meanwhile, SEDAR channels the cathartic realization of moving on from a failed romance with energetic, major-key drops. Inspired by the likes of Ke$ha, Taio Cruz, and Katy Perry, alongside the “golden age” of EDM (2010-2016), SEDAR pushes the boundaries of electronic and pop music by seamlessly integrating acoustic and digital elements.
The track underwent a significant transformation from its initial somber, minor-key composition. SEDAR spent three years refining the instrumental to align with the song’s narrative rather than forcing the lyrics to fit a preconceived sound. This period of growth allowed SEDAR to solidify his post-EDM signature, showcased through the song’s hybrid soundscapes and thematic depth. As SEDAR reflects, “I feel like it was a track I was always supposed to make; it was meant to be.”
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