Master Peace has never sounded particularly interested in staying in one lane, and New Boyfriend continues that approach. Taken from his second album, if i don’t love you, who will ?, the track moves away from the sharper indie-rock energy associated with some of his earlier work and into a more polished blend of pop, R&B and dance influences.
At 2:48, the song wastes little time establishing its groove. Master Peace keeps his conversational vocal style at the centre, giving the track an easygoing personality rather than pushing for a dramatic vocal performance. The production gives him room to sound relaxed while still maintaining enough movement to keep the song feeling lively.
The biggest strength is the contrast between the casual delivery and the more polished production. Master Peace sounds comfortable in this setting, and the shift towards synth-led pop gives New Boyfriend a different character from the indie and punk influences that helped define his earlier work.
There is also a slight weakness in that the song can feel more understated than some of his more immediate material. The production is smooth and the groove is appealing, but the hook does not hit with quite the same force as his strongest moments. That makes New Boyfriend more of a slow-burn listen than an instant standout.
Still, the track works as evidence of an artist willing to reshape his sound rather than simply repeat his debut. New Boyfriend fits naturally into the broader direction of if i don’t love you, who will ?, where Master Peace explores a wider palette of pop, R&B and alternative sounds.
For a song built around change, experimentation and a more relaxed approach, New Boyfriend shows Master Peace continuing to develop without losing the personality that makes his music recognisable.
