“The Good Part” - Sloan Treacy
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There’s something uniquely thrilling about watching a young artist come into their own — and at just 16 years old, Sloan Treacy is already doing that with striking emotional clarity and a confidence that feels far beyond her years. With her latest single, “The Good Part,” the emerging singer-songwriter pulls no punches as she captures the aching space between hope and heartbreak — and makes you feel every second of it.
Following the buzz of her 2024 debut EP Stuck, and the recent release of Optimist, Sloan’s new track is the second single off her forthcoming sophomore EP, and it marks another leap forward in both songwriting and style. It was recorded between Los Angeles and her new hometown of Nashville — a place Sloan says she loves for its live music and the endless creative energy it offers. “I love going to concerts — it’s one of my favorite things,” she says. If that love of music wasn’t already obvious, “The Good Part” cements it.
The track came together quickly, almost serendipitously. “I wrote this song at the last minute before going into the studio,” Sloan explains, “and then decided to record it on the spot.” That spontaneity and gut feeling paid off. With production by Don Miggs (Cowboy Mouth, Dolly Parton) and a polished mix from Grammy-winner Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons), “The Good Part” hits that rare sweet spot: it’s slick, but still feels handmade — like a secret passed between friends.
So what’s the song about? In Sloan’s own words, it’s “about denial and longing — when someone keeps promising something better, but they know it’s never really coming.” And if that doesn’t hit you right in the emotional gut, just wait until the chorus kicks in. There’s a soft ache that builds throughout the song, where dreamy production meets conversational lyrics, making it feel like a late-night text you never sent, or the playlist you cue up when you're trying to cry it out in your bedroom.
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The soundscape is gentle but layered — think warm guitar lines, sparse keys, and a vocal delivery that feels almost like she’s sitting next to you, quietly spilling her heart. Comparisons to artists like Gracie Abrams and Lizzy McAlpine make perfect sense.
And that's what makes Sloan’s music so compelling. She’s a teen navigating life, love, and growing up — and she’s doing it through her songs. Whether she's writing about hope (Optimist), escape (Great Escape), or emotional chaos (Mastermind of Madness), she crafts lyrics that feel like journal entries — honest, thoughtful, and deeply human.
Outside of music, Sloan keeps herself grounded with track meets, baking, and books — a reminder that behind the emotional depth of her songs is a real teenager still figuring things out. And maybe that’s part of her magic. She’s not trying to be a pop machine or a viral sensation. She’s just telling the truth, one song at a time — and people are listening.
“The Good Part” is more than a coming-of-age anthem — it’s a moment of clarity in the middle of emotional fog. It’s the sound of someone learning to let go of false promises, and maybe, just maybe, realizing that she is the good part she’s been waiting for.
So keep your eyes (and ears) on Sloan Treacy. If this is what she’s releasing at 16, the next few years are going to be something incredible.
“The Good Part” is available now on all major streaming platforms
