Los Angeles, CA – Indie pair Magenta Moon is back with their next mesmerizing single, “Pick Up,” a track that captures the tension between love, distance, and fate. This cinematic anthem delves into the complexities of love and separation. “Pick Up” captures the heartbreaking beauty and the fragility of communication in maintaining a long-distance relationship. The track brings to life a raw narrative of emotional longing, unspoken words, and the hope that still lingers. “Pick Up” is now available to stream on all major streaming platforms.
“Pick Up” features an intricate blend of atmospheric production and emotionally charged lyrics, offering a haunting exploration of two lovers tested by distance. “When things go south, she flies north. And east. Phone cables run under the Atlantic, keeping lines of communication open,” says the duo about the track. “When momentum keeps pushing the two of them apart, how can our lovers find their way back to each other?” From the opening notes, the track captivates with its ethereal soundscapes, drawing listeners into a sonic world of yearning and nostalgia. This cohesive masterpiece between Elaina Whitesell and Joey Petrarca weaves together the delicateness of guitar, bass, violin, and keys to mirror the song’s core. This track was recorded and mixed at Dead Stare Audio by Andrew Solis, with mastering by Nick Townsend (Weezer, Pearl Jam, Paramore), whose expertise brings out the vividity of the song. The result is a track that feels as much like a film score as it does a love ballad. The violin by Christopher Xue adds a haunting, classical elegance, while Broadway B’s piano creates a sense of intimacy that perfectly complements the song’s lyrical themes of longing and separation. “Pick Up” is a deeply personal exploration of the moments of silence and space that arise when people are caught in the web of distance. Exploring the intricacies of the disconnect, the lyrics capture the internal conflict that lovers feel as they try to unite. The song pleads, “I don’t care where you are, or who you’re with…” and proceeds to ask “Won’t you pick up your phone? I’m calling you alone” emphasizing the desire to feel connected that comes with being in love but being separated by distance, whether it be physical, emotional or even other barriers.
Magenta Moon is the genre-blending duo of Elaina Whitesell and Joseph Petrarca, whose music fuses indie rock, pop, and electronic elements into a sound that’s both expansive and distinctive. Originally from Illinois and Pennsylvania, respectively, the two met in Boston, igniting not only a creative partnership but also a love story. In 2022, they relocated to Los Angeles to continue shaping their artistic vision. Their albums Rapid When It Happens (2020) and I Brushed My Teeth; Let’s Make Love (2021) earned recognition from outlets like Dope Cause We Said, The 110 Pod, and R+, while their more recent singles, including “Perceive Yourself,” “Move Me,” “More,” and “Red Again,” have garnered praise from EARMILK, Mystic Sons, and Indie Midlands. In 2024, they were named one of Music Connection Magazine’s Hot 100 Artists of the Year.
“Pick Up” continues to push Magenta Moon’s creative boundaries by highlighting their ability to fuse emotive storytelling with cinematic production, creating music that is both intimate and comprehensive. This track speaks to anyone who has experienced the push and pull of love from a distance, as well as those who have felt the sting of silence in a relationship. Follow Magenta Moon on Instagram @magentamoonparty and visit their website at MagentaMoonParty.com.
