Following the release of their debut record earlier this year, Games We Play has stepped into a new era with their latest single, “She’s The Girl.”
“It’s the first song I wrote since I moved back to Los Angeles earlier this year,” Games We Play leader Emmyn Calleiro shares. “To me, it feels like the start of a new Games We Play. I worked with a group of great people and embraced some different elements. I really like acoustic guitar, and I’m moving into a sound that’s reminiscent of the old nineties bands that I love like Third Eye Blind. The subject matter is also a bit more serious. Lyrically, it’s about being in a committed relationship, but thinking you might want to be with somebody else. Eventually, you do recognize you’re with ‘the one’ already—hopefully not too late.”
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Stylistically, the new track challenges Games We Play to elevate their pop-punk prowess with shimmering guitars and polished production, yet it still feels familiar as Calleiro continues to wear his heart on his sleeve. Throughout his debut full-length, the rising artist was candid about the highs and lows of his marriage, along with the challenges they faced together. “She’s The Girl” follows that same heartfelt formula but with a sharpened delivery and more advanced storytelling, creating an infectious anthem about finding “the one.” Listen to “She’s The Girl” below.
Games We Play will be performing at Riot Fest this weekend before hitting the road again this fall. Check out the band’s full touring schedule below and purchase tickets here.
Tour Dates:
- Sept. 20-22—Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
- Nov. 7—Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents
- Nov. 9—Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
- Nov. 11—London, ON @ Rum Runners Music Hall
- Nov. 12—Kitchener, ON @ The Hub
- Nov. 14—Hamilton, ON @ Bridgeworks
- Nov. 15—Ottawa, ON @ The 27 Club
- Nov. 16—Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Reits PDB
- Nov. 19—Hartford, CT @ The Webster Theater
- Nov. 20—Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
- Nov. 21—Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s
- Nov. 23—Durham, NC @ Local 506
- Nov. 25—Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
*Festival Appearance