Atmospheric Beats Meet Complex Emotions In Low Mileage’s “When You Need Somebody”

A rhythmic heartbeat propels Low Mileage's latest release, a buoyant indietronica track that invites us to dance away our worries in times of need.

Out now via MrSuicideSheep's found/red label, "When You Need Somebody" teeters on the edge of contradiction—it's a song about emotional distance set to music that begs you to move closer. The result is a track that resonates in both body and mind, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its atmospheric embrace while pondering its deeper meanings.

The song's uplifting house drop acts as a counterpoint to the more complex lyrics that follow in the break. "Didn't want to make it up to you / 'Cause nothing that I do ever hurts you," quavers a voice caught between frustration and care. It's a snapshot of a relationship where one person feels invisible—an apology that isn't, a strength that masquerades as weakness.

The chorus, however, offers a lifeline: "I'm here when you need somebody." It's a simple statement that carries weight, especially in the track's stunning coda, where Low Mileage brings it all home by virtue of a drop sequence bursting with emotion and UK garage grooves.

Listen to "When You Need Somebody" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.