British singer-songwriter Karen Harding's new single "Wrong Places" sounds like it's meant to suck you in rather than meet you where you are. "Wrong Places," written by Kamille Purcell, Pete Kelleher, Ben Kohn, Jon Kong, and Om Barnes and produced by Jon Kong, marks a clear change in direction for Harding. With a darker, more subdued energy, she adds a different shade to her sound while keeping the focus firmly on the vibe.
Throughout her career, Harding has always explored house music, but on "Wrong Places" she pushes even further into dance music's more left-field side. That change gives the track a cool sense of identity. This doesn't feel like a straightforward sequel, but a new chapter; cooler, deeper, and deliberately atmospheric.
The song's overall character is easy to grasp. Harding's description of the track as "bit darker, bit moodier" captures its essence, and her emphasis on it being an "absolute vibe" feels particularly apt. "Wrong Places" is less about hyperbole and more about creating a feeling and letting it linger.
The single offers something refreshingly new without abandoning the dance-rooted sensibility that has informed her musical journey. It's a slight change of pace, but one that gives her plenty of room to explore a more out-there sonic direction.
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