Ruel’s New Song 'Made It Awkward' Takes a Hard Look at Messy Emotions

The Australian rising star Ruel has teased his new track “Made It Awkward” on Instagram, giving fans a first look at its raw, relatable lyrics. The song paints a vivid picture of someone caught between longing and self-sabotage (calling up an ex in the middle of the night, imagining a future that doesn’t exist, and then pretending everything’s fine when you run into them later) that is perhaps too relatable. The song is officially dropping on November 21 at 5 AM PST.

At just 21, Ruel is quickly making his impact in the music scene. Dubbed the “golden boy of Aussie music,” he’s amassed over 3 billion streams. His sound, inspired by pop, R&B, and soul, has connected with fans worldwide, especially in the Philippines where he’s huge.

This year, he dropped his EP Adaptations, putting his own spin on popular songs. He also hit a major milestone by performing at Lollapalooza for the first time. With achievements stacking up and his fanbase growing fast, Ruel is definitely an artist to keep an eye on.