Bethany Cosentino has shared “For a Moment,” a stirring folk-pop opus that reflects on the fragility of life and finding hope when all seems lost. The track is from the Best Coast frontperson’s upcoming debut solo album Natural Disaster, set for release on July 28 via Concord Records.
The track, which features backing vocals by the song’s co-writers Madi Diaz, Kate York, and Sarah Buxton, finds Cosentino reflecting on the death of an acquaintance’s partner, asking, “If nothing’s guaranteed, then what’s the point of doing anything? And what’s the point of loving anyone, and feeling things like faith and holding on?”
“The idea for ‘For a Moment’ came to me one morning on a writing trip to Nashville,” Bethany reflected. “I was laying in bed thinking about how quickly it can all be gone, and how important it is to lean into love and vulnerability while we’re here. As the world changes, moments of joy mean more now than ever before, even if they only last for a moment.
“I brought the idea to Kate York, Madi Diaz and Sarah Buxton, and the magic of collaboration and songwriting just flowed,” she continued. “I knew I wanted this to be a beautifully lush song filled with mandolin, pedal steel, and huge harmonies. It’s also a song that really allowed me to play with my range as a singer. No holding back on this one, literally and figuratively.”
Check out the track below, and pre-order Natural Disaster here.
