Low.bō on “blur,” heartbreak, and holding onto softness: Q&A with the alt-R&B artist ahead of husk

Baltimore-born, NYC-based alt-R&B artist Low.bō has just shared “blur,” the dreamy second single from his upcoming self-produced debut album husk, arriving September 3. Following the raw intensity of lead single “FALLOUT,” this new track leans into the delicate ache of romantic uncertainty — of wanting more, and knowing it might never come. Produced by Scotty White and Elijah Bieuzieron, “blur” combines indie textures, ambient R&B, and Low.bō’s signature lyrical honesty to capture the moments we can’t quite let go of. We caught up with Low.bō to talk about the story behind “blur,” the journey to husk, and how music became a lifeline.

“blur” is such a dreamy, layered track — but beneath that softness is a lot of emotional weight. What’s the story behind it?

Low.bō:It’s about being caught in that space where nothing’s been said, but everything’s been felt. You want someone, but you’re trying not to want too much. “blur” came from that emotional in-between — the messiness of timing, the stuff we never say out loud. It felt like writing a letter I never got to send.

You’ve said “blur” lives in that “messy middle.” What do you mean by that?

Low.bō:It’s not toxic. It’s not even dramatic. It’s just quietly sad. It’s warm, but there’s this ache underneath. Like, it could’ve been something — but it wasn’t meant to last. I wanted the production to reflect that: soft and familiar on the surface, but with this low-level static of sadness running underneath.

You’ve produced much of husk yourself, but “blur” is one of the few collaborations. How did that come together?

Low.bō:Scotty White and Elijah Bieuzieron really understood the space I wanted to live in sonically. They helped me keep it minimal but still emotional. Sometimes when I’m producing everything myself, I get caught in the weeds. With “blur,” we kept it loose. It gave the vocals room to breathe, which felt right for the story.

There’s a beautiful contrast between “blur” and your first single, “FALLOUT.” How do they sit together on husk?

Low.bō:They’re two sides of the same feeling. “FALLOUT” is the storm — the tension, the hurt, the fire. “blur” is the quiet after. The confusion, the loneliness. I wanted husk to move through those stages: grief, clarity, nostalgia, peace. Even the track order mirrors that emotional journey.

You’ve talked about turning to music during a tough time. How did that period shape this project?

Low.bō:Music honestly saved me. I went from shooting photos and barely speaking to anyone, to teaching myself production because I needed somewhere to put all this feeling. I didn’t have a team or a plan — just a lot of pain and a laptop. husk is the result of staying with myself long enough to understand what I needed to say.

As someone who started out self-taught, how does it feel to see your name on playlists, radio shows, even SXSW?

Low.bō:It’s surreal. I still get thrown when strangers message me saying “this song is on repeat.” I made these tracks in a room by myself, hoping someone might relate. The fact that people do — it makes the risk worth it.

What do you hope people take from husk when it drops in September?

Low.bō:That it’s okay to feel everything — even the stuff that’s hard to name. husk is about sitting with your own emotional residue and still choosing softness. It’s not about closure, it’s about honesty. If someone hears this and feels a little more seen, that’s enough for me.