A new colorful collab has been born between alt popstar phem and pop-rock band Waterparks with a track by the name of “cheerleader.” This is the first single off of phem’s debut album and is undoubtedly one of her catchiest songs to date. It also contains an uplifting message for anyone who has ever been knocked down and had to pick themselves up.
Stream “cheerleader” here.
Phem on “cheerleader”:
“This illusory world can make you feel like a real loser sometimes. So I wrote myself an anthem. A song that tells it like it REALLY is. “cheerleader” is the song that encourages you to keep going, and give yourself a little credit for never giving up. I’ve always had to be my biggest cheerleader…especially during my darkest moments. The moments only I could pull myself out of. This song is for all the people who dropped off, who left me to pick up the pieces and figure it out by myself. It’s all good. I’m doing even better without you.”
Phem on working with Waterparks:
“It came together pretty organically … I posted a snipped of me singing the song on my Insta, and then Awsten hit me up about it … He said he really liked it, which was, like, the biggest compliment in the world. Waterparks had already had me on both their U.S. and European tour, so it was cool to finally make some art together … He’s unbelievable in so many ways. I really look up to him as an artist and songwriter. He inspires me to push myself and keep improving. He’s the real deal, and it’s an honor to have him on my song.”
Photo courtesy of phem and Waterparks
