Carly Rae Jepsen Finds Two Ways to Chase a Feeling After Dark
Carly Rae Jepsen gives us two shades of longing with “Near or Far” and “Never Let a Good Thing Die.” The first slips melancholy into a deep-house pulse; the second holds tight to a romance worth keeping, turning vulnerability into a gleaming, dance-floor-sized declaration. Both live on the Night half of her 2026 album Day and Night.
Two tracks. Two discoveries. One daily detour.
Come Thru Vocals is INYIM’s long-running daily music discovery series spotlighting voices and songs worth hearing. Selections may also move into Musique Dig’s Weekly Playlist and rotation on INYIM Radio.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Tune: Near or Far
WHY IT CAUGHT OUR EAR
There’s an ache tucked inside the motion of “Near or Far.” The deep-house rhythm keeps moving even as Carly’s voice circles distance, desire and a little lingering anger. Produced by Magnus Lidehäll, with Patrik Berger and Pontus Winnberg co-producing, it turns emotional uncertainty into something irresistibly kinetic.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Tune: Never Let a Good Thing Die
WHY IT CAUGHT OUR EAR
“Never Let a Good Thing Die” takes the other route: its propulsive, club-minded production makes a case for holding onto love instead of watching it slip away. Carly delivers the sentiment with a rush of optimism that never quite loses its sense of fragility. Kyle Shearer’s production gives the five-minute track room to stretch, making the feeling linger well beyond the chorus.
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Sources: Carly Rae Jepsen, official Day & Night song credits; Apple Music album track listing.
