Future Perfect by Hirons is a five track EP by Jenny Hirons.
The British-American songwriter merges together the utmost unexpected blend of genres to create a funky little tangle of sound that feels both futuristic and nostalgic. It has this mix of warmth and strangeness that makes it feel like something familiar but also kind of new at the same time.
Hirons is said to have been influenced by Astor Piazzolla, the Beach Boys, Elliott Smith, Deerhoof and Rachmaninoff. These influences are pretty scattered, but they really do show through in her music. You can hear touches of soft classical movement next to more experimental moments, and then these bright pop-like harmonies float in. They all leave a trace on the sound without taking over the whole thing (via Bandcamp).
As the title suggests, Future Perfect is an account of the inevitable era of discomfort that comes with entering adulthood and eventually breaking free from it. In an interview with The Tone Arm, Hirons talked about how she wrote the album slowly over a long period of time while working a monotonous full time job. She said the project became a way to check in with herself whenever she had a chance to sit down and write lyrics. That feeling is pretty visible throughout the EP. Certain lines repeat, melodies loop back on themselves and some chord progressions feel stuck in place. It resembles the daily rhythm of life when you are just going through the motions and trying to understand how you feel at the same time.
For example, in the track “Being The Cause,” there is a more upbeat showcase of these ideas and looping textures. It is easy to imagine a sunny day where you are walking through your routine. Nothing bad is happening in this everyday life, but the monotony and the sense of being a little too comfortable are still visible. There is a craving for something more underneath the brightness of the song. The upbeat feeling almost makes the repetition stand out more.
By the end of the EP, in the title track “Future Perfect,” the mood shifts. There is an unresolved feeling in the chord progressions. The same synths and repeating patterns show up again, but they carry a different tone here. Something in the sound pulls on your heartstrings and puts a faster pace in your chest. It kind of creates a small lump in your throat. You can tell that a mental breakthrough is happening, like someone realizing something important on a dark drive home. It is not completely resolved, but it feels like the moment right before clarity.
While Future Perfect can be listened to as a reflection on the structure and monotony of modern life, Hirons also notes that it is a breakup album. The songs feel like watching someone move through the normal motions of their days while carrying their own set of emotions and heartbreak. It shows how someone can feel things deeply while being stuck in a routine that does not pause for them.
By the end, the album hints that she has broken free from this pattern of life and is finding deeper meaning and purpose. It is not loud or dramatic. It is more like a slow shift that becomes noticeable once it has already happened. Even though the album comes from her own personal experience, it feels extremely relatable to anyone who has felt stuck in the same cycle of routine and emotion.
Musically, the EP leans into synth-pop textures but keeps everything soft around the edges. It feels dreamy in parts but still grounded. The repetition becomes something steady instead of dull, and the small changes in tone feel meaningful.
Future Perfect captures the weird space of growing up, feeling stuck, wanting something more, dealing with heartbreak and slowly finding clarity. It turns that whole period of life into something gentle and alive.
Leave a Comment