Sam Kanter and Mitch Palmer capture lingering loss on “Don't Say My Name”

Sam Kanter and Mitch Palmer’s “Don’t Say My Name” is a picture of sorrow and emotional absence. The song is about losing someone and still feeling their presence through daily objects, routine, and memories. The song uses striking imagery, a coat left behind, familiar rooms, and forgotten habits, to communicate the quiet devastation of carrying on while feeling emotionally broken. The songwriting is still tight and suggestive, allowing the listener to live out each moment of wanting.