Oliver Pinder’s ‘Haunted’ is a Gut-Punch of Grief and Grit

Some songs hit you like a whisper, and some crash into you like a wave. Oliver Pinder’s latest single, “Haunted,” is the latter—an emotional wrecking ball wrapped in searing guitars and raw vulnerability.

From the first note, Pinder pulls you into a deeply personal reckoning with loss—not the sudden, dramatic kind, but the slow, agonizing realization that someone you love is slipping away. His lyrics don’t just paint a picture; they bleed, capturing the quiet devastation of hospital rooms and the helplessness that lingers long after you walk away. You don’t just listen to Haunted—you feel it.

Sonically, the track is a bold step forward. Pinder, who has been carving out a space in the indie scene with his introspective songwriting, embraces a heavier, more anthemic sound here. The driving guitars, reminiscent of Sam Fender’s intensity and Fontaines D.C. ‘s gritty urgency, elevate the song into something bigger than just grief—it’s catharsis. His vocals carry both fragility and fire, like someone standing on the edge of a breakdown but refusing to fall.

As Pinder gears up for his biggest headline show at Brudenell Social Club and an upcoming UK tour, Haunted feels like a defining moment. It’s proof that his music isn’t just growing—it’s transforming. If this is the sound of what’s to come, 2025 might just be his year.