Briston Maroney’s New Single “Even If You Are Not Mine” is an Absolute Earworm

If you’ve been waiting for some new music that actually hits you right in the gut while still making you want to roll the car windows down, Briston Maroney has you covered. His latest single, “Even If You Are Not Mine” is out, and it’s a brilliant reminder of why he’s one of the most fun artists to watch in indie-rock right now.

Stepping Into a Bigger, Pop-Leaning Sound

If you fell in love with Maroney through raw, guitar-heavy tracks like “Freakin’ Out On the Interstate,” you can hear how much he’s grown. “Even If You Are Not Mine” leans way harder into a bright, driving pop sensibility, but it doesn’t feel forced.

• The Hooks: The chorus sticks in your head almost immediately. It’s the kind of melody that stays with you long after the song stops.

• The Heart: Even with the shinier production, it still has that signature vulnerability. Maroney is great at writing about the messy, complicated sides of missing someone without sounding overly dramatic.

• The Vibe: It’s punchy, anthemic, and practically built for late-night drives or festival sing-alongs.

Where It Fits in His World

Following up on his previous work like Ultrapure, this track feels like Maroney stepping more confidently into his own lane. It’s got that same cross-genre appeal as artists like Dayglow or Coin—indie at its core, but massive enough to appeal to anyone who just loves a great pop song.

Crank It Up

Whether you’ve been following him since his earliest EPs or you’re just now stumbling across him, “Even If You Are Not Mine” deserves a spot in your weekly rotation. It’s catchy, honest, and just a really fun ride from start to finish.