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Essay Sparrow talks about her breakout indie-pop single, 'Weddings and Funerals'

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Published October 10, 2026 at 7:40 AM EDT

British musician Essy Sparrow talks about writing her song, "Weddings and Funerals" after receiving a wedding invitation from a former friend.