Huge news, folks! Maisie Peters and the brilliant Marcus Mumford, who’s bagged two Grammys, have just released a new video for their track “Say My Name In Your Sleep.” They teamed up with Blogothèque for the release, and honestly, it’s a stunner. This is the first taste of what they cooked up together—they’ve got two collaborations in the pipeline, and if this one’s anything to go by, we’re in for a treat!
The song itself, ‘Say My Name In Your Sleep,’ was picked up straight away by Zane Lowe as his ‘New Music Daily’ track of the day. It’s got this beautifully delicate vibe, built around some gorgeous fingerpicked guitar. But here’s the interesting part: the inspiration for the lyrics comes loosely from Daphne du Maurier’s spooky old 1938 novel, ‘Rebecca.’ It’s all about the lasting mark that love leaves on you—that constant tug-of-war between what was and what’s next. Maisie is exploring a big theme in the album: how the right person can actually help you mend the heartbreaks from the wrong ones.
Maisie gave us the lowdown on the emotional core of the tune: “‘Say My Name In Your Sleep’ is basically about being both the ghost and the one being haunted,” she confessed. “It’s that feeling of constantly looking over your shoulder at the past—at the person you cared about so much—but you’re grown up enough now to know it wasn’t right, so you genuinely wish them all the best. Deep down, though, there’s this tiny, silly little hope that they might think of you too—just briefly, when it’s late and dark, or when your shared song pops up on the radio. It’s about finally letting go, even if you’re doing it grudgingly, but letting your presence linger just a moment too long.”
She also shed some light on the recording process: “It was one of the first few tracks Marcus and I wrote when we were stuck in Real World Studios during the middle of a very deep winter. The place had this genuinely magical, slightly eerie feeling, and I really think that whole spooky vibe snuck its way into the song.”
The track showcases a beautiful symmetry between Mumford’s seasoned musicality and Peters’ raw, storytelling songwriting. The production is clean and focused, allowing the emotional weight of the lyrics to take centre stage. Fans are already raving about the track’s honesty and relatability, proving that this pairing is a match made in musical heaven. With the success of this first track, anticipation for their second collaboration is now through the roof! It’s an essential listen for anyone who appreciates thoughtful, emotionally complex pop music.