"The Hudson" by The Favors

By Rachel H

Last week, rising indie-pop duo, The Favors, starring Grammy-winning producer‑singer FINNEAS and singer-songwriter Ashe, dropped their second single, "The Hudson", marking a follow-up to their June debut, "The Little Mess You Made." The track, released July 11, blends storytelling and intimate character-driven dialogue.

Written by Ashlyn Willson (Ashe) and Finneas O'Connell, "The Hudson" offers a lyrical snapshot of two voices colliding, showing a dramatic sense directed into the emotional journey of the story. Produced by FINNEAS, the song emphasizes their chemistry as performers, blending his production with her emotion, giving a look at what their upcoming debut album, The Dream, will give listeners.

"The Hudson" joins "The Little Mess You Made" as the opening tracks on The Dream, scheduled for full release on September 19. Recorded between Nashville and Los Angeles over the past 18 months, the album spans 12 tracks and is highly anticipated among their fanbase. FINNEAS and Ashe hope to recreate the warm, nostalgic feeling of classic LPs for current listeners.

The release of "The Hudson" further cements The Favors as a new duo that connects deeply crafted pop with storytelling and visuals. With anticipation building toward the album drop in September, fans are already eager and looking forward to the album months before its release.