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Berlin-based dream rock outfit Roomer are back with ‘Written By‘, the first song after their 2025 debut ‘Leaving It All to Chance‘, which placed them on the map and in our hearts. Recorded in both the rehearsal room and the studio, ‘Written By‘ forecasts a new sound for the trio that relies more on production but feels equally raw and honest.
The genesis of the song is a true first take. Ludwig showed Ronja the main chords, and they recorded before the moment could cool. The vocal that became the backbone of the track is a single one-take improvisation, with both lyrics and melody shaped in real time as it unfolded. A live reverb dub was printed on the spot, and the take was left deliberately bare, kept close to its original shape to preserve the first-thought clarity fo that moment.
The lyrics play with symbolism and dramatic imagery, creating the atmosphere of a play or even a nightmare that one is trying to wake up from. As singer Ronja puts it: "The song is about moving through spaces and versions of yourself, never fully staying. It‘s not loud, just constant, like growing older without noticing it every day."
The genesis of the song is a true first take. Ludwig showed Ronja the main chords, and they recorded before the moment could cool. The vocal that became the backbone of the track is a single one-take improvisation, with both lyrics and melody shaped in real time as it unfolded. A live reverb dub was printed on the spot, and the take was left deliberately bare, kept close to its original shape to preserve the first-thought clarity fo that moment.
The lyrics play with symbolism and dramatic imagery, creating the atmosphere of a play or even a nightmare that one is trying to wake up from. As singer Ronja puts it: "The song is about moving through spaces and versions of yourself, never fully staying. It‘s not loud, just constant, like growing older without noticing it every day."
