An emotionally powerful indie rock exploration of love, mortality, and the passage of time, Coral Moons’ “Apartment” presents itself as both a tender whisper and a fierce storm. In an interview with Atwood Magazine, frontwoman Carly Kraft delves into the deep humanity within her band’s new track – examining its poignant lyrics, fears, and discoveries – revealing the delicate, transient beauty of life itself.
“Instead of relishing the moments spent with the people I love, I often find myself anxious that it could all be lost.”
“Do you really think it’s like that?” Carly Kraft inquires at the start of Coral Moons’ “Apartment,” her voice wavering with a mix of dread and determination. “Slow dancing around my apartment. People say time is precious, or am I just counting the seconds?” These inquiries, weighty and unsettling, lay the groundwork for a profound reflection on love, mortality, fidelity, and the fragile nature of human connections.
Driven by Kraft’s heartfelt delivery and the band’s combination of soft acoustics and booming sound, the song encapsulates the emotional turbulence of its themes – transitioning from a quiet doubt to an eruptive storm of existential urgency. With its intimate beginnings and powerful crescendos, “Apartment” represents a significant emotional and sonic confrontation with the intricacies of living and loving amidst uncertainty and the relentless march of time.
Atwood Magazine proudly unveils the stunning one-take music video for “Apartment,” Coral Moons’ newest single. Released independently on September 5, it follows July’s “Made Up My Mind” as the band’s second single of 2025, recorded once more in Seattle with producer Andy D. Park (Pedro the Lion, Death Cab for Cutie, Noah Gundersen). Originally forming on the shores of Boston in 2019, Coral Moons now calls Upstate New York home and comprises Carly Kraft (lead vocals, guitar), Justin Bartlett (harmonies, guitar), Miguel Cepeda (bass), and Kevin Krewer (drums). Together, they create music that is as captivating as it is exhilarating – a sound that first gained attention with their debut album Fieldcrest in 2021. Atwood Magazine acclaimed it as “groovy and glistening… an extraordinary rock record: A luminous album filled with intense emotions, intimate harmonies, expansive landscapes, and bold, unapologetic passion.” Their follow-up in 2024, summer of u, built on that foundation, showcasing a band that resists being confined to a single identity while remaining true to their meaningful core.
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Coral Moons have long been celebrated for their breathtaking lyrics and mesmerizing melodies, and in 2025 they continue to broaden their sonic landscape while retaining the raw emotion and immediacy that has marked their music from the beginning.
“‘Apartment’ is our latest single. Its haunting and simple arrangement underscores the existential dread of the song’s deeper meaning – questioning commitment while dealing with life and death,” Kraft shares with Atwood Magazine. “I wrote this song about someone in my life who struggles to fully commit to a relationship. It brings up persistent fears of running out of time and highlights the decline of love and respect in long-term partnerships.”
That theme of commitment, or its absence, permeates the song. The lyrics fluctuate between intimacy and distance, with Kraft’s recurring lines – “Tell me do you want this? I don’t think you want this” – piercing through like a painful reminder. Musically, the track reflects that discomfort: Starting with gentle acoustic vulnerability, it gradually erupts into a fierce maelstrom of electric guitars and thunderous drums, encapsulating Coral Moons' collective emotion in a cathartic release. It’s as if the band is releasing the very tension Kraft sings about through their sound.
Lines such as “Do you really think we’re above that? / Fall right in the pattern that my parents had” evoke generational anxiety, while “They say all the time, time is precious, or am I just counting the seconds?” crystallizes that relentless feeling of anxiety into one breath.
“They all come from anxiety,” Kraft confesses. “I often feel there’s not enough time to accomplish everything I want, and I can’t fully enjoy what I desire because I’m so preoccupied with the potential for things to go wrong. It serves as a reminder to myself that experiences don’t have to be linear – they simply can exist as they are.”
“Do you get scared it could end? / No warning or call, just like that” suggests the unexpected nature of endings, often arriving without fanfare. Together, these lyrics create a portrayal of someone caught between yearning and release, examining the boundaries of commitment while sensing where it begins to unravel.
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An emotionally intense indie rock reflection on love, mortality, and the passage of time, Coral Moons’ “Apartment” presents itself as both a tender whisper and a powerful storm. In an interview with Atwood Magazine, lead vocalist Carly Kraft explores the genuine emotions embedded in her band’s newest track – its poignant lyrics, worries, and insights – revealing the delicate, transient beauty of life.