Bobby Freemont has released his new single ‘Hurt No More’.
Indie musician Bobby Freemont has released his most recent single, ‘Hurt No More’, a profoundly poignant song that delves into the silent struggles related to grief and mental health. With an outstanding career that includes working with Grammy-nominated and Juno-winning musicians and producing over 50 million streams, Freemont’s progress as a solo artist is characterised by his openness to show his emotions.
His forthcoming 2025 debut album, ‘The Death of Bobby Freemont’, promises to be an introspective trip, and ‘Hurt No More’ is the first taste of that journey.
With its timeless sound and fusion of genres and moods, ‘Hurt No More’ demonstrates Freemont’s artistic versatility and his capacity to write songs that stick with his listeners. Reflecting on the release, Freemont explains: “‘Hurt No More’ is about the battles we face in silence. If you’ve felt the weight of loss and the struggle for peace, you’re not alone.”
To celebrate his single release, Bobby Freemont shared with us 5 tracks that influenced ‘Hurt No More’.
Smashing Pumpkins – 1979
There’s something about ‘1979’ that’s always stuck with me. I wouldn’t say I was a die-hard Smashing Pumpkins fan, but this song has always lived rent-free in my head. It feels like a memory you didn’t know you had—nostalgic without being too specific, which makes it easy to project your own experiences onto it. The vibe is both carefree and melancholic, capturing a lot of what Steve (my co-producer) and I aim for in our music. It’s like a soundtrack for feeling young and old at the same time, and that complexity is something we try to channel.
Mac Miller – Once a Day
‘Once a Day’ hits me hard because it captures that push and pull between meaninglessness and finding some kind of peace with it. When Mac sings, “Once a day, I rise / Once a day, I fall asleep with you”, there’s a nice simplicity in the routine, but it also feels like he’s pointing to how repetitive life can feel sometimes—like we’re just going through the motions. But in accepting that, there’s a strange sense of comfort, almost like recognising that pointlessness is its own kind of freedom. It’s not about having all the answers; it’s about learning to live with the uncertainty and even finding moments of beauty within it. That’s something I try to capture in my own music.
The Beatles – Nowhere Man
I’ve always related to ‘Nowhere Man.’ It’s one of those songs that seems simple on the surface but cuts deep if you really sit with it. It’s about feeling lost, disconnected, and not really fitting into any particular box, which resonates with me as an artist and a person. There have been times in my life where I felt like I was just drifting, not sure of my path, and this song was a reminder that even that state of uncertainty has meaning. It helped me embrace the in-between stages in life and not rush to define everything.
Bob Dylan – Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
‘Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright’ has always spoken to me because of its honest, bittersweet tone. It’s a song about moving on, but there’s a lot of nuance in the way Dylan captures that feeling—there’s a mix of resignation, acceptance, and even a touch of dry humor. It’s not just about letting go; it’s about finding a way to be at peace with it, even when the answers aren’t clear. I connect with that idea in my own life—acknowledging that loss and uncertainty are part of the journey but not letting them weigh you down. There’s a kind of strength in being able to move forward and keep a sense of perspective.
Tame Impala – Yes I’m Changing
‘Yes I’m Changing’ resonates with me because it reflects the journey I’ve been on to accept who I am and the inevitability of change. There’s a sense of letting go in the song, of moving forward without clinging to who you used to be. It’s about embracing growth, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. I’ve had to learn to let the past fade and trust that the changes happening are leading me somewhere better, even if I don’t fully understand where that is yet.
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Words by Danielle Holian