Running Without Leaving — Reetoxa’s Bold, Beautiful Escape

Reetoxa’s newest single, Avocet Court, is one of those tracks that wraps itself around you like a memory you never lived but still somehow recognize. As a standout from their debut album Pines Salad, this ballad is steeped in longing, vulnerability, and quiet rebellion, the kind that doesn’t scream but instead whispers truths you didn’t know you needed to hear.

Written in the emotional aftermath of teenage disillusionment, Avocet Court captures the push-pull of wanting to break free while being held back by invisible ties. You can practically hear the echo of Carrum Downs in the backdrop, that small-town stillness, the walls closing in, the desire to run toward something bigger, scarier, and more you. The production leans into this tender turmoil: the instrumentation is sparse but lush, building a soundscape that mirrors the aching undercurrent of escape fantasies and dreams deferred.

What makes this song shine is its restraint. Reetoxa doesn’t overplay the drama; instead, they let it simmer, giving space for the listener to fill in the blanks with their own memories of growing pains and silent battles. Avocet Court feels like a warm hug from someone who’s been there, who gets it.

This isn’t just a ballad, it’s a quiet anthem for anyone who ever packed a bag in their head and imagined the road out. Reetoxa has arrived and we’re lucky they stayed long enough to write it all down.