Layer Cake Embraces Heartbreak’s Ghosts on “Haunt Me”

Brisbane indie-pop outfit Layer Cake steps into a new emotional register with “Haunt Me,” a melancholy yet mesmerizing track that lingers like the afterglow of heartbreak. Marking the first time Ellie Glaves takes lead vocals for the band, the song unfurls with a vulnerability that feels both fresh and deeply affecting, signaling a poignant shift in Layer Cake’s sonic palette.

“Haunt Me” is a sad love song in the truest sense—an exploration of the hollow quiet that follows a breakup, when absence itself feels like a presence. The lyrics carry the weight of longing, tracing the push-and-pull of trying to move forward while clinging to the memory of what was lost. Glaves’ vocals embody that ache with a delicate intensity, delivering each line as though it were caught between strength and surrender.

Musically, the band strikes a careful balance between restraint and release. Subtle indie-pop textures frame the emotion without overwhelming it, allowing the song’s raw sincerity to take center stage. It’s a departure that doesn’t abandon Layer Cake’s knack for catchy melodies, but instead grounds them in something more fragile and haunting.

With “Haunt Me,” Layer Cake reminds us that love’s echoes don’t fade quickly—they inhabit the empty spaces, becoming part of us even as we try to move on. It’s an evocative new chapter for the band, one that suggests their emotional range is only just beginning to unfold.