Hope sounds powerful when it comes in the form of a loud, energetic song. Nashville pop-punk band Cherry Vance is embracing that feeling with "better," their debut single and a new chapter for the band. A self-produced, highly charged emotional piece, the track blends dreamy pop-punk energy with a contemporary alternative edge.

"better" is fundamentally an exploration of the messy experience of loving someone through the worst times of their lives. The song comes from a place of simple certainty, clinging to the idea that separation need not mean a permanent goodbye. The song's setting in Nashville is also a big part of the story. The song was recorded at East Iris Studios, and the fact that this track is self-produced by Cherry Vance adds another dimension to their debut, presenting the band in a sound of their own.

Made up of Liv Haynes, Jude Maloy, Gigi Haynes, and Dom Cherry, Cherry Vance opens with a track that feels steeped in pop-punk memories but also interested in a modern alternative direction. "better" perfectly captures the push and pull of feeling heavy and hopeful and gives a clear direction for the band's first output. "better" is a debut that finds Cherry Vance a band willing to combine energetic genre instincts with emotionally grounded songwriting.