goodtoknow’s New EP ‘I’LL STAY’ Is Intimacy in Its Purest Form

From the opening moments of I’LL STAY, there’s a striking sense of closeness — like you’ve stumbled into a late-night conversation between old friends, raw and unfiltered. goodtoknow makes no attempt to hide the seams in their songs; instead, they lean into vulnerability with a quiet confidence that’s rare for a debut. The result is a five-track collection that feels more like a shared journal than a commercial release.

The strength of this EP lies in its balance: it’s emotionally intense without being overwrought, minimal without feeling empty. The harmonies are hushed but resonant, the lyrics personal but never self-indulgent. There’s an emotional centre here that clearly ties the songs together, even if the structures are loose and the melodies subtle. You don’t just hear these songs — you feel them.

In a landscape often defined by overproduction and calculated hooks, I’LL STAY is refreshingly uncalculated. It’s the kind of record that doesn’t seek attention but earns admiration through its sincerity. For those who gravitate toward music as a space for reflection, connection, and calm, goodtoknow offers an EP that’s not only good to know — it’s essential.

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