Today, six-time Platinum indie artist Cavetown (Robin Skinner) drops “Sailboat,” a shimmering collaboration with Chloe Moriondo and co-produced by Underscores, ahead of his forthcoming album. Fusing chiptune sparkle with warped hyperpop textures, the track captures the thrilling uncertainty of new love—the fragile moment when caring so deeply makes you hesitant to leave a mark. Rooted in friendship, vulnerability, and the fear of hurting someone you love, “Sailboat” pairs Cavetown’s signature intimate storytelling with Moriondo’s warmth and Underscores’ adventurous, glitchy production.
Accompanying the release is the official “Sailboat” music video, a dreamlike visual set on a quiet beach featuring Chloe Moriondo. The video mirrors the song’s emotional landscape as the duo drift between moments of connection and solitude, miming guitar riffs and dipping their feet into the water. For Cavetown—whose earlier work often explored the loneliness of growing up—“Sailboat” marks a new chapter: allowing himself joy, embracing vulnerability, and reveling in simple moments of happiness, all themes carried into his upcoming album, Running With Scissors.
Running With Scissors represents a bold, deeply personal evolution for the trans masc singer-songwriter, exploring emotional stability, identity, and the journey of growing up. With over 3.7 million followers across platforms and billions of streams, Cavetown has become a touchstone for a generation of listeners. His new album promises to expand on the lo-fi intimacy fans love while layering in fresh sonic experimentation and bold production choices.
The release also follows Cavetown’s Second Annual This Is Home Project Benefit Show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, supporting LGBTQ+ youth with housing, mental health resources, and crisis support. The philanthropic initiative has raised nearly $700,000 to date, reflecting Cavetown’s ongoing commitment to community care.
With “Sailboat,” Cavetown once again proves his ability to transform vulnerability into connection. The track is delicate yet daring—a quiet anthem for anyone learning how to love bravely, and a glimpse of the expansive, heartfelt soundscapes fans can expect on Running With Scissors.
