With her boldest track to date, rising indie-folk artist Inés Hall is no longer whispering her truth. She’s declaring it. Her new single, “Growing Pains,” is a searing pop-rock anthem that captures the emotional aftermath of loving someone who wasn’t ready to be loved, and the quiet resilience it takes to walk away.
Released on May 23, 2025, the track positions Hall as one of the most emotionally articulate voices in the indie-pop space. While her earlier releases leaned into softer folk territory, “Growing Pains” expands her sonic palette, fusing electric guitar grit with the rhythmic punch of rock while retaining her signature lyrical honesty.
“The chorus talks about when you date someone immature and you’re dealing with the consequences of them growing and maturing,” Hall says. “That’s where the line ‘I have your growing pains’ stems from.”
That phrase becomes the backbone of the song, a lyrical motif that cuts deep and lingers. Hall opens with a quiet reflection on broken promises, only to erupt into a cathartic chorus that feels as physical as it is emotional. Her voice, controlled yet charged, rides the tension between vulnerability and power, making it impossible to tune out.
Sonically, the track was crafted with a level of detail that speaks to Hall’s evolving artistry. She teamed up with producer Ben Coleman, while Zach Jones, known for his work with Sting, lends his dynamic drumwork to the track. Mixing was handled by longtime collaborator Myles Rodenhouse (Earthquake Lights), with Grammy and Emmy-nominated engineer Dan Millice on mastering duties.
For fans of artists like Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, or Maggie Rogers, Hall’s new single lands in familiar emotional territory. Her storytelling voice and production choices make the experience distinctly her own.
The release follows the success of Hall’s breakout single “Next to Me,” which helped grow her monthly Spotify listenership to over 36,000, alongside a steadily growing TikTok audience of 13,000+. She’s also picked up media attention from tastemakers like EARMILK and Notion, helping solidify her place among the next wave of genre-blurring singer-songwriters.
In an era where authenticity often gets lost behind aesthetics, “Growing Pains” is refreshingly direct. It doesn’t beg for attention. It demands it through honest songwriting, dynamic production, and a hook that hits both emotionally and physically.
Accompanied by a lyric video upon release, the track is less about heartbreak and more about emotional reclamation. It marks a turning point in Hall’s artistry, one where she’s no longer just observing the storm but standing right in the center of it, unflinching.
Inés Hall’s “Growing Pains” is now streaming on all major platforms.
