Nomeno Releases Emotionally Charged Song “i wish we hated each other”

Nomeno returns with his fourth solo single, “i wish we hated each other,” a brutally candid dissection of the aftermath of a breakup. Set for release May 22nd, it is already available on major streaming platforms.

The indie Lyon singer-songwriter, known for pairing stark emotion with lush soundscapes, defies traditional breakup songs. Instead of bashing at or sentimentalizing what’s lost, Nomeno paints a kind picture of how to break up. “Friendly breakups are so much worse,” he says. “You can’t blame a person or get closure, you’re just stuck with grief.”

Recorded, produced, and written in college dorm-room quarters, this song contains this intimate atmosphere. The guitar, recorded a day later after having been written, was slightly out of tune—instead of adjusting this, Nomeno tuned the rest of the mix to accommodate. The listening space that remains rough-around-the-edges and emotionally naked reminds one of a secret shared in the dark.

Following the fire of his December 2024 single “FOURTH OF JULY,” which picked up steam immediately with nearly 2,000 Spotify streams, this latest release is a more subdued affair. Any listener who is a fan of Role Model, sombr, or Dayglow will appreciate the mix of heartbreak and indie sensibility Nomeno brings to the table.

On “i wish we hated each other,” Nomeno demonstrates he’s not simply creating breakup songs—he’s detailing exactly how it feels to lose a person without losing love.