There’s a special kind of track that comes out of nowhere and makes you rethink everything you thought about an artist. My Mister Goodbye is exactly that. Sleeps Under Beams, a band many associate with dense, gothic soundscapes, unexpectedly delivers a ballad unafraid of tenderness.

Sleeps Under Beams is a trio: Drew Campbell handles arrangement and production, Lisa Ann Swain writes the lyrics, and Anna Ree is on vocals. While their previous work led listeners down darker corridors, the fourth single from their upcoming album Glossed Souls, My Mister Goodbye, paints a different emotional palette. Interestingly, the song carries a subtle hint of Sade, thanks to Anna Ree’s soft, slightly husky delivery—especially when she leans into those breathy, intimate nuances.

Lisa Ann Swain’s lyrics are a story of their own. I’m not usually one to dissect words—everyone finds their own meaning—but there’s something especially personal here. For those who love breaking down lines, there’s plenty to dive into. Swain crafts an atmosphere of deep emotion, not by leaning into drama, but by gently guiding the listener through raw, introspective moments. Drew Campbell’s acoustic arrangement breathes in sync with this contemplative lyricism, creating a mesmerizing effect.

My Mister Goodbye is a song that pulls you in. It seems to bring the most vulnerable parts to the surface, wrapping them in music and sharing them with anyone willing to listen. It’s surprising to hear something like this from a band often linked to gothic aesthetics, but maybe it’s exactly these contrasts that make their upcoming album so intriguing. Is it worth listening to? Absolutely. This might just be the track that makes you see Sleeps Under Beams in a new light.

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