Medium Build is switching gears on his newest single, “It’s Not Easy (Falling In Love)”, proving he can deliver massive pop hooks without losing an ounce of his signature emotional grit. Taken from his album King of Having Fun, the track is a masterclass in masking heartbreak behind an infectious rhythm.

Nick Carpenter wrote the song alongside pop hitmaker Julian Bunetta during a period of heavy personal transition—newly sober and dealing with the fallout of a relationship derailed by drinking. Instead of writing a standard pity-party ballad, Carpenter turned the lens on himself, crafting a sharp warning about self-sabotage, chasing validation, and treating your own life like a business transaction.

Getting that balance right wasn’t easy. Carpenter actually recorded the track five different ways before finding the sweet spot, ultimately deciding that the most stripped-down, unpolished take was the one that worked.

Quick Track Breakdown

• Artist: Medium Build (Nick Carpenter)

• Single: “It’s Not Easy (Falling In Love)”

• Album: King of Having Fun (Island Records)

• Writers: Nicholas Carpenter, Julian Bunetta, Jimmy Mansfield, Paul Rogers, Aksel Coe, Josh Gilligan, and Jacob Henry Libassi

For anyone diving into the new era of Medium Build, this track is an absolute standout. Stream King of Having Fun now on Spotify and Apple Music to hear how the indie-folk favorite translates his storytelling into top-tier pop production.