| Intermission | ||||
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| Released | August 2, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 14:59 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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Intermission is the fifth extended play by American singer-songwriter Maren Morris. It was released on August 2, 2024, by Columbia Records.[3] The EP consists of five tracks, all co-written by Morris. Evan Blair produced three out of the five tracks. She also collaborated with producers Joel Little and Naomi McPherson.[4][5]
Intermission was preceded by the singles "Cut!" featuring guest vocals from Julia Michaels,[6] and "I Hope I Never Fall in Love".[7] It marks Morris's first project to be labeled as pop, after her departure from the industry of country music, which she discussed on her previous EP, The Bridge (2023).[8][9] All five tracks were subsequently included on Morris' 2025 album Dreamsicle.
Morris described the project as new start on her music career and personal life, saying: “It’s a break in the act, and for me, it’s definitely an act break and new chapter of my life, and I’m so ready to see what’s on the other page."[10] As well, revealing that “It wasn’t easy to write, because I’m going through a lot, and this is the diary of that." She concluded that the EP "It’s just about my feelings".”[11]
According to Morris, the lead single and opening track “Cut!" is about letting herself "fall apart", after pretending things are fine.[12] "I Hope I Never Fall in Love" retails the singer hopes of remaining single after the end of a long relantionship. Critics speculated that the song is about her feelings post-divorce from country singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd.[13] On “Push Me Over" she sings about exploring her sexuality.[14] Meanwhile "Because, of Course" is a love song to her son[15] and "This Is How a Woman Leaves" details her feelings on her split with her former husband.[16]
To promote the extended play, two singles were released beforehand. "Cut!" served as the lead single, and features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Julia Michaels.[17] It marks their second collaboration after previously working together as co-writers on Morris 2022 single, "Circles Around This Town".[18]
"Cut!" was released on June 21, with an official lyrics video.[19][20] "I Hope I Never Fall in Love" was released as the second single of the extended play on July 12.[21][22][23]
Alongside the EP release, lyrics videos for the remaining three songs were released on Morris' YouTube channel.[24] She eventually continued promoting the project on her RSVP Redux Tour.[25][26]
Intermission received generally favorable reviews from music critics.
Justin Cober-Lake from Spectrum Culture described Intermission as "Morris takes a break for some catharsis, but also reveals the power yet to come. It’s a short release set at a fairly steady pitch, but it likely indicates a pivotal moment in the star’s story."[27] He also praised the closing track "This Is How a Woman Leaves", as it showcase Morris "best vocal performance".[27]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Cut!" (featuring Julia Michaels) | Joel Little | 2:08 | |
| 2. | "I Hope I Never Fall in Love" |
| Evan Blair | 3:37 |
| 3. | "Push Me Over" |
| Naomi McPherson | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Because, of Course" | Blair | 2:47 | |
| 5. | "This Is How a Woman Leaves" |
| Blair | 2:49 |
| Total length: | 14:59 | |||
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| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | August 2, 2024 | [3] |
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