On February 20, Benny Blanco, Gracie Abrams, and Selena Gomez officially dropped their highly anticipated collaboration, “Call Me When You Break Up.” The track serves as the second single from Gomez and Blanco’s upcoming joint album, “I Said I Love You First,” which is set for release on March 21.
Fans were already buzzing about the song before its release, as it was teased across social media. Benny Blanco first sparked excitement on February 17 when he shared a clip of Selena and Gracie on his Instagram Stories. Further fueling anticipation, Selena previewed the track during a Rare Beauty event in London, as seen in a TikTok video she shared. Gracie Abrams also gave a taste of the song with an acoustic rendition during her soundcheck in Hamburg.
Despite its lyrics delving into the bittersweet emotions of longing for someone who’s already in a relationship, “Call Me When You Break Up” carries an easygoing and chill indie-pop vibe. The contrast between the song’s wistful subject matter and its upbeat groove gives it an intriguing emotional complexity. Its lighthearted, dreamy production makes the track feel like a breezy listen, even as the lyrics express heartache and romantic ambivalence.
Sonically, the track leans into a minimalist indie-pop style with a slight electronic edge, featuring a repetitive yet catchy beat. Notably, Gracie’s vocals over an electronic beat feel like a fresh departure from her usual acoustic-leaning sound.
Clocking in at a short runtime, “Call Me When You Break Up” follows the modern trend of concise, TikTok-friendly tracks. While its brevity makes it easily replayable, some listeners might wish for a bridge or additional section to give the song more depth and progression.
Adding to the song’s charm, the accompanying music video embraces a no-frills, zero-budget aesthetic, which is pretty surprising considering the star power behind the collaboration.
Overall, “Call Me When You Break Up” is an enjoyable, bittersweet bop that pairs emotional yearning with an effortless, happy groove. With “I Said I Love You First” on the horizon, this single further builds excitement for what Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have in store.
Rating: 6.5/10