Bailey Hyneman has released “Better Days,” a warm, brass-driven soul single that sits in the emotional space between grief and renewal. The Memphis-born, NYC-based singer-songwriter wrote the track during a period of personal transition in the summer of 2024, and the honesty behind it comes through in every note.
“Not all bad days have silver linings, not all good friends are here to stay,” Hyneman says, identifying the line that cracked the song open for her. Rather than reaching for easy resolution, “Better Days” accepts that life exists in shades of grey. The most honest response, the song suggests, is simply to keep going and lean into the love that remains. It is a harder and more meaningful kind of optimism than the genre typically offers.
Musically, the track draws from the warmth of Stevie Wonder, the spirit of gospel, and the soulful foundations laid by Kirk Franklin, John Legend, and The Roots. Bold brass arrangements and feel-good melodies carry Hyneman’s voice through the track with genuine emotional weight. Her background reflects exactly those influences: raised on her mother’s country storytelling and her father’s steady diet of Barry White, The Manhattans, and Al Green, she has been absorbing and processing this music her entire life.
The single artwork features a photo of her father, a quiet tribute to the man whose record collection helped shape who she is as an artist. Hyneman has toured with Joss Stone and continues building a catalog defined by sincerity and emotional depth. “Better Days” is a strong addition to both.