Shout-Out to Get It Shared for 'Out of Office' Review
- Apr 28, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 23
These reviews continue to show how Mending Stars' "Out of Office" feels like exactly the right message at the right time, and this piece from Get It Shared captures that timeliness with real warmth and insight.
Full review here: Mending Stars offer a timely moment with 'Out of Office' on Get It Shared (link)
Two lines that really stood out:
"In a world that prizes endless output and wears exhaustion like a badge of honour, Mending Stars deliver a necessary detour with their new single, “Out of Office.”"
And this one nails the uplifting shift:
"The real magic of “Out of Office” is its refusal to sink into sadness. Instead, it offers a sense of quiet triumph—a soundtrack for reclaiming boundaries and rediscovering stillness."
What I appreciated most was how the review highlights the song's balance of vulnerability and polish: a pulsing undercurrent that mirrors restless pressure, shimmering synths with bittersweet glow, a thrumming beat, and raw vocals that feel confessed rather than performed. They call it a "permission slip" that many have been waiting for, emphasizing how catchy melodies carry deep honesty without ever getting heavy or preachy. It's writing that celebrates the track as a deliberate space for rest and self-reclamation, making the emotional core feel accessible and necessary rather than niche.
Huge thank you to Get It Shared for this thoughtful and affirming take. It adds another beautiful layer to why "Out of Office" resonates so deeply right now. Head over to read the full review (and give the song another listen . . it's the perfect reset).
'Out of Office' by Mending Stars