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New Album: Color Theory - 'This Bright Circumstance'
The Bright Circumstance is a captivating electronic pop album from Los Angeles-based artist Color Theory, the project of Brian Hazard. He turns experiences with anxiety, insomnia, and panic attacks into a musical guide for grounding and self-reflection — celebrating personal sincerity and a drive to make the most of each day. Out on October 17th, the album was crafted entirely on the couch using a single hybrid analog/digital groovebox, the Elektron Syntakt, the album blends lush synth textures, pulsing rhythms, and melodic arpeggios into a deeply immersive sound. Opening the album, “Where Tigers Are Said to Roam” enamors with its
New Album: Elevated Focusion - 'Space Dance' -- Obscure Sound
Space Dance is a fantastic journey through electronic space-pop from New York-based project Elevated Focusion, melding infectious and atmospheric productions with dynamic vocal presences that span from soulfully melodic charm to conversational intensity. Fond of whirring arpeggios, propulsive rhythms, and layered synth textures, the album channels both late-night club energy and cosmic introspection, creating a universe where danceable momentum meets whimsical, space-centric lyricism. It’s an excellent follow-up to last year’s album, Dark Nights. A riveting entry ticket to the world of Space Dance, “Space Station Bugout” weaves soulful vocal confidence with whirring synth arps and head-nodding rhythmic immersion. The vocals
Listen: Lora Kelley - "If You Let Me" -- Obscure Sound
Fusing Americana and folk within a thematic embrace of love, “If You Let Me” is a resonating new track from Virginia-based artist Lora Kelley. Coming via her upcoming album, Where I Am Now, “If You Let Me” stirs in its perspectives of mutual love, and also the mending that is required within any relationship. “This song is a little bit about negotiating with our wounds – our capacity to love and receive love,” Kelley says. “Shared love is love that is felt by both parties. Where both people can impact each other to the degree that they experience being love
Feature: GLVES - 'Belonging' EP -- Obscure Sound
A fantastic new EP from GLVES, Belonging showcases a luminous alt-pop sound that spans from bursting electronic passion to climactic introspection. A proud First Nations artist, GLVES describes the process of producing the EP as an act of healing. “Through this EP, I’ve come to see that softness is its own strength, and that to bloom, even when you’ve known darkness, is a kind of power,” she says, overcoming a long-term rejection of that “softness.” A magnetic, atmospheric pop sound shines on the opening “Time.” Gentle rhythmic pit-pattering and flourishes of bright synths evolve into a sporadic vocal feeling, reflecting
New Album: Morning Wars - 'Prospect Gallery' -- Obscure Sound
Invigorating with its melodic rock sound and coming-of-age thematic sentiments, Prospect Gallery is the captivating debut album from Morning Wars, the solo project of Brooklyn-based musician Marc Ramos. The album balances guitar-driven anthems with introspective lyricism, capturing the turbulence and excitement of stepping into adulthood. “The stories I tell on this record are my own, but the theme—taking a leap of faith and diving headfirst into the unknown—is something I think everyone experiences in their own way,” Ramos says. A reckoning with one’s own introspections, “Alone in My Head” is a stirring album opener. “Alone in my head is the
New Album: Zack King - 'Songs I Wrote Instead of Texting You'
Zack King‘s new album Songs I Wrote Instead of Texting You enamors with pop-punk vitality and emotional candor, chronicling the chaos that follows heartbreak with humor, honesty, and heart. Across the album’s hook-laden anthems and tender introspections, King captures the late-night mental spirals and reluctant self-discovery that come when love fades but the feelings linger. With its blend of melodic punch and lyrical vulnerability, the album feels like a series of unsent messages in their confessional, unfiltered entrancement. Rousing opener “What’s on your Mind?” infuses an infectious pop-punk energy with lyrical angst, channeling the restless swirl of post-breakup confusion and
New Album: Graham Price Gift Shop - 'Love is Whys'
Brooklyn-based project Graham Price Gift Shop delivers a vibrant mix of harmoniously timeless pop, immersive folk, and throwback rock on their new album Love is Whys, weaving lush vocals and jangling guitars into an inviting, melodic aesthetic. Beneath its bright surface, the album reflects on love as both a deeply human motivator and a force that can be distorted or exploited, offering thoughtful commentary alongside its warm, enduring hooks. Featuring Alexx Becker, “Cherish Love” is an inviting, expansive opener — expanding from subdued acoustics and synth-laden shimmers into a blissfully atmospheric pull. The twangy guitars and warming organs build into
Listen: AliveTeen - "STOP TELLING" -- Obscure Sound
Invigorating with its confessional, heart-on-sleeve rock power, “STOP TELLING” is a recent track from Toronto-based artist AliveTeen. Her recent singles show a dynamic aesthetical range, spanning from the dreamily soulful pop of “STAY” to the club-ready rock/pop synergy within “Promise.” With “STOP TELLING” she embraces that rock-friendly realm even further, paired with “you’re driving me crazy” lyrical sentiments for a scorching, expressive replay-inducer of a track. AliveTeen cites acts like Linkin Park, Bring Me the Horizon, The Prodigy in influencing the rock elements within her sound — showing no shortage of guitar solos, stirring distortion, and fervent vocal appeal, which
Feature: Chris Lafe King - 'Neuroemergent' EP -- Obscure Sound
The newly released EP from Chris Lafe King, Neuroemergent channels lived experience with ADHD into a vibrant, personal form of pop storytelling. Across six tracks, King frames themes of burnout, reframing, and recovery within a mix of synth-driven textures, soulful vocal performances, and hook-friendly candor. Rather than polished detachment, the songs lean into vulnerability and personal prevailing, capturing moments of struggle and spark in equal measure — from the invisible barriers of “Wall of Awful” to the restless rush conveyed on “Hyperfocus.” “Neuroemergent is about moving beyond labels and seeing the possibility of growth,” King explains. “For me it means
Feature: Zachary Mason - '5...4...3...2...1...' EP -- Obscure Sound
Psych-rock allure intertwines with a spacefaring concept on 5…4…3…2…1…, the new EP from Zachary Mason. The Guildford, UK-based artist has caught our ears in the past with tracks like “Fathers” and “Madness Gladness,” and now excels here with an EP that embraces space-minded, introspective rock sound. Per Mason, the EP explores ” a continuing story of mankind fleeing a ruined and dying Earth and attempting to colonise Mars.” The EP’s title track opens with a fuzzy, crackling effect — imparting a vague intrigue as playful guitar haziness and a debonair twang emerge. “System’s launch, countdown commencing,” hypnotic vocals immerse, setting
Listen: D'Lee - "Stagnation" -- Obscure Sound
“Stagnation” is an enthralling new single from D’Lee, whose melding of cinematic folk and country stirs alongside a riveting vocal performance — yearning to break free from stagnation and the darkness of personal tumult. “This one came from a very real space that most would never dare to go to,” D’Lee says. “It’s about those moments when everything around you is moving forward and you’re just….not! I wanted to honor it by giving it a voice-not to wallow in it, but to recognize the strength it takes just to hold on.” Coming via her upcoming EP fifty-five, due early next
Listen: YUME AO - "PAPILLON" -- Obscure Sound
French artist YUME AO captivates with her new single “PAPILLON,” a sleek fusion of house, nu-disco, and electro-pop enjoyment. Blending Riviera sophistication with cosmopolitan cool, the track embodies her signature “sweetly ephemeral” aesthetic — conjuring the essence of fleeting moments within love and life, set against a replay-inducing electro-pop soundscape. Reflecting both her French roots and global sensibility, “PAPILLON” shimmers as a stylish meditation on love’s volatility and the beauty of what can’t last. “PAPILLON” develops with artful momentum, succeeding across both laid-back intrigue and effervescent enthrallment in its dynamic structural unfolding. A pulsing rhythm section swells gradually into a
New Album: Amara Fe - 'SHIFT' -- Obscure Sound
With her new album SHIFT, Amara Fe melds catchy pop productions with a compelling statement of identity — playing as a 24-track exploration of empowerment, vulnerability, and reinvention. Blending sleek pop with soulful undercurrents, she transforms personal history and inherited musical lineage into something distinctly her own. It also represents a winning follow-up to her debut album, Reborn, released earlier this year. A confident vocal styling and electro-pop momentum stirs on opening track “Eyes on me,” — with the vocals letting out “still got eyes on me … from my lips to my lashes to the fit I wear.” Throbbing synths
Listen: Close To The Sun - "The Song Of Nothing"
Achieving a captivating psych-rock evolution, “The Song Of Nothing” is a new track from London-based band Close To The Sun. The song unfolds as a reflection on city life, balancing the thrill of new possibilities with the weight of compromises and unexpected hardships. Twangy guitars, spacious synth layers, and smoky, introspective vocals evoke late-night wanderings and fleeting moments of clarity, creating a moody, immersive atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. Expressive guitar twangs build quickly into escalating rhythms and a bustling bass line, then falling into dreamy guitar jangles and steady vocal narration. “It was nice to have everything
New Album: Unsystematic808 - 'Unsystematic' -- Obscure Sound
Abbotsford, BC-based artist Unsystematic808 impresses on his debut full-length, Unsystematic — touting a bold fusion of electronic sounds, fit for both club-set danceability and late-night introspection. Known for his dual life as both producer and entrepreneur, Amos Anthony Singh — the artist behind the project — brings the same intensity that fuels his ventures into every beat, crafting dancefloor-ready soundscapes defined by restless experimentation and vivid emotion. Opening track “Daylight” enamors with its pulsing vibrancy — pairing thumping bass and punchy rhythms with a stutter-y vocal sample, which navigates with seamlessly melodic cohesion. A blaring synth tone assumes prominence past
Feature: Loser Demon - 'EP2' -- Obscure Sound
Moving between post-punk introspection and high-voltage rock energy, EP2 is a thorough success from Riverside, California-based band Loser Demon. Beneath the bracing guitars and anthemic choruses lies a meditation on navigating personal and societal pressures — grappling with nostalgia, disconnection, and stability in a turbulent world. Pulsing guitars and steady vocal introspection build compellingly on EP opener “Holding Ground,” enjoyably demonstrative of the band’s ability to shift between climactic contemplation and rousing, anthemic vigor. The title-touting invigoration sits between lyrical questions of personal contentment, feeling like a catharsis exploration of the status-quo and whether one should embrace the present or take action. Another
Feature: Violet Love - 'Destined to Fail' EP -- Obscure Sound
Excelling in both rock-forward passion and subdued contemplations, Destined to Fail is the new EP from Violet Love, the project of Michigan-based artist Autumn Granados. The release consumes in its exploration of personal trauma. “I’ve spent the last year of my life trying to be brutally honest with myself about absolutely everything, even when it hurt,” Granados explains. “And it has led me to where I am today, feeling like we are all Destined to Fail.” “Serpent” opens the EP in grippingly immersive form. “I’m waiting for someone to help, to save me from all of this hell,” Granados’ emotive
Listen: Harry Kappen - "The Longing" -- Obscure Sound
“The Longing” is another memorable track from Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Harry Kappen. The single continues a very strong year for Kappen, who has caught our ears in previous months with tracks like “Break These Chains” and “Be Brave If You Can.” With “The Longing” he presents one of his most dynamic productions yet, expanding seamlessly from lusher introspections — with caressing acoustic guitars and heartfelt strings — into harder-rocking entrancement. Alongside the momentum-filled, melodic instrumentation is Kappen’s consuming vocal presence, here exploring the struggle between listening to one’s heart or head. Striving to find solutions through both
New Album: Lemonille - 'Riviera' -- Obscure Sound
Riviera, the new album from Lemonille, drifts through a lush, introspective soundscape — infusing dreamy pop and electronic atmospheric entrancement. Written and recorded over several years, it moves between dreamlike synth-pop and cinematic ambience, exploring themes of longing, reflection, and inner calm. From the seaside serenity of “Levanter” to the glowing expanse of “The Light,” Lemonille crafts an album that feels both deeply personal and quietly transportive. “Levanter” opens the album with hypnotic enthrallment, as beach-set ambient sounds combine with lush keys. Glistening synths, thumping rhythms, and steady guitar tones emerge thereafter — as does the smoothly absorbing vocal lead.
Listen: Joshua Pearlstein - "What U Freakin'" -- Obscure Sound
Strutting a hooky pop sound with funk and electro appeal, “What U Freakin'” is the latest single from Joshua Pearlstein, who created the track with a club-friendly feeling in mind. Its production certainly stirs in that thumping infectiousness, fit for the dancefloor and reflective of late-night excitement in general. Also drawing upon a “Y2K hip-hop inspired sound,” “What U Freakin'” represents another success from Pearlstein, who first caught our ears this summer with the charismatic alt-pop standout track “Just the Feeling.” He continues to showcase a penchant for memorable pop songwriting and productions with “What U Freakin'” — which easily
Feature: The Manor Born - 'see you next year' EP
Tucson-based artist The Manor Born consumes with an introspective EP in see you next year, blending early-2000s indie-rock sensibilities with post-punk revival energy. Tracks like “too late too bad” and “good goals” navigate personal reckoning and reflection, pairing jangly guitars with thoughtful, sometimes cathartic lyricism. From dreamy, slacker-rock tones on “leaves” to the symphonic swells of the title track, the EP presents a riveting listening experience. Commencing the EP, “too late too bad” builds with enjoyable momentum from dreamy guitar jangling into a rousing rock buzz. The crisp vocals emerge as the more understated guitar elements re-emerge, then ascending into
Listen: NAMUT + JULYX - "SILENT CONFESSIONS"
Cyprus-based producer NAMUT and vocalist JULYX collaborate on “Silent Confessions,” a stirring downtempo trip-hop track that blends lush synth textures, moody rhythms, and intimate vocal delivery. The song explores desire and self-reflection, moving from crackling ambient effects to caressing layered vocals, evoking cinematic tension reminiscent of Massive Attack. Wordless harmonies and gently pulsating synths carry venture through a riveting night-time reverie. The production unveils a gripping atmospheric unveiling, moving from mellow keys and crackling late-night effects into a soulful vocal immersion. “You try to act like the angel you are, try to pretend you’re not tempted,” the vocals emanate, channeling
Listen: Echo Kid - "Sunshine" + "Automatic Love" -- Obscure Sound
A couple of standout singles from Philadelphia-based act Echo Kid play as timeless-feeling, melodic charmers. The glowing, adoring “Sunshine” rides on brisk acoustic strums as smitten “you are my sunshine” vocals enamor, declaring “every day’s a lucky one knowing you’re around” in further pursuits of declaring one’s love. The organ-bolstered hook, with the title-touting refrain and harmonious vocal layers, excels — as does the twangy guitar solo past the one-minute mark, set amidst enthusiastic vocal backings. “This song is an ode to appreciating all our favorite people and we hope you groove to it,” Echo Kid says. “Automatic Love” is
Listen: BÜNNI - "Ice Cream" -- Obscure Sound
“Ice Cream” is a standout track from Danish/Turkish artist BÜNNI, the project of Bünyamin Eroglu, who crafts music that feels at once playful and deeply emotive. Here, shimmering soundscapes and twangy guitars accompany lyrics that liken fleeting dreams to “ice cream in the sun,” while layered vocals and buoyant synth pulses build into an irresistibly enveloping chorus. “Ice Cream” unfolds with a magnetic charm. Shimmering textures traverse into a debonair vocal feeling and twangy guitar tones, letting out: “Dreams, they slip away / Like ice cream in the sun.” Playful synth pulses arrive during the enveloping hook — “I was
Listen: SILENCE REMOVAL MACHINE - "See this Out"
Channeling a nostalgic, stylish pop spirit with an array of buzzing synths and soaring guitar lines, “See this Out” is the newly released single from SILENCE REMOVAL MACHINE. Representing the first single from the band’s upcoming album, “See this Out” maneuvers from bouncy interplay between instrumentation into a peppy vocal feeling — reminding of a cross between Devo’s throwback vigor and MGMT’s modern drive. “My nerves are frazzled, the stress is building up to this,” the vocals let out, beckoning to “hold on” as spacey, playful synth doses emerge. A climactic, infectious delights throughout, bolstered by a switch-up around mid-point
New Album: Le Concorde - 'Second Mansions' -- Obscure Sound
Showcasing an alluring sophisti-pop sound, Second Mansions is the newly released album from Le Concorde, the project of singer-songwriter Stephen Becker. The memorable sound is propelled further by noted Scottish producer Calum Malcolm, who has worked previously with some of the project’s biggest inspirations in The Blue Nile and Prefab Sprout. The latter is a particularly striking aesthetical reference point here, especially since Becker’s vocals project a smooth, soulful charisma reminiscent of Paddy McAloon — seamlessly accompanied by an array of twinkling synths, warming guitar strums, and harmoniously reflective backing vocals. Second Mansions represents a stirring return for Le Concorde,
Listen: William Covert - "Brotherhood of Sleep" -- Obscure Sound
Expanding from trickling subduedness into a hypnotic slowcore-forward array of layered guitars, “Brotherhood of Sleep” is a resonating new single from William Covert, a Chicago-based artist long immersed in the city’s experimental underground. Known for his work across math rock, post-rock, and post-hardcore projects, Covert’s solo material distills those influences into something more meditative, weaving minimalist structures with a neo-psychedelic haze that feels at once intimate and cinematic. Gentle rhythmic pit-pattering aligns with the trickling guitar reflections for a momentum-filled beginning. The rhythm section — both the steady percussion and warming bass line — gradually attain more clarity as twangy, moody
Listen: Weird Magazines - "Ugly Jazz (Out of Faith)"
A warming, hypnotic unveiling of jangly guitars and mellow vocals delight on “Ugly Jazz (Out of Faith),” a new track from NYC-based quintet Weird Magazines and their new EP, Out of Faith. Their own original songwriting and production shine, while also being proud to showcase some noted influences; Weird Magazines refers to the single as “our little love letter to bands like The Cure, The Radio Dept, Prefab Sprout, etc.” Their post-punk, indie-rock, and sophisti-pop charms meld seamlessly here, and also on the EP’s other three tracks. The band first caught our ears with the track “Yves Klein Blue” earlier
Listen: Aaron Bogin - "Playing Pretend" -- Obscure Sound
“Playing Pretend” is an alluring new single from Aaron Bogin, weaving introspective lyrics with glistening guitars and soaring vocal layers. Written during a songwriting course with Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, the track reflects on the tension between authenticity and the roles demanded in daily life, channeling self-reflection through a polished indie-pop lens. “My head in the clouds, so pink and white,” an introspective vocal feeling emanates amidst pulsing guitars. The lyrics equate oneself to a passer-by, rather than the main character to a movie — and in turn channel a relatable, amiable quality, traversing into a hopeful “If I’m
Listen: Horse Radish - "Outer Space" + "Time Passes By"
Horse Radish’s new album Stimulus Response takes the group beyond their kitchen-jams beginnings into a fuller sonic palette, embracing realms of rock and folk while holding tight to emotional clarity and warm lyricism. Two tracks in particular — “Outer Space” and “Time Passes By” — demonstrate the band’s ability to move between shy longing and melancholic reflection. “Outer Space” feels like a covert love letter, from tender inquiry to grief-tinged crescendo, and “Time Passes By” wears its twangy, autumnal heart on its sleeve “You’re a big enigma to me,” the vocals admit to open “Outer Space,” vulnerable in asking “have
Listen: <3peace. - "ROSE PETAL"
“ROSE PETAL” is the new single from South Carolina-based artist <3peace., blending melodic vocals, hypnotic guitar tones, and atmospheric synth flourishes with enveloping immersion. Written, performed, and produced entirely by <3peace. in his Columbia studio, the track reflects a commitment to art, in addition to being inspired by faith and the natural world. “It speaks on GOD reminding us how much he loves us even when we feel like we’re alone or facing difficult situations,” the artist explains, framing the song as both reassurance and renewal. The track commences with a head-nodding rhythmic pulse, traversing thereafter into a soulful vocal
Listen: GroovyDrewV - "Highway Signs" -- Obscure Sound
Succeeding in both its hazy contemplations and melodic rock twangs, “Highway Signs” is a memorable new track from GroovyDrewV, the project of Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Drew Valera. “It’s a song about uncertainty, holding on when things feel like they’re slipping away, and the search for direction when the road ahead is blank,” he says. “I sometimes wonder if it’s over, a dream that’s floating down the river,” his mellow vocals let out amidst subdued guitars and steady percussion, lamenting how “every year it’s getting colder.” A flourishing uptick in guitar vibrancy, with hints of The Strokes, arrives as Valera asks “is
Listen: Bob Augustine - "The Candy Wrapper" -- Obscure Sound
An introspective folk success, “The Candy Wrapper” is a resonating track from Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter Bob Augustine. Capturing the feelings of unrequited love through its titular metaphor, “The Candy Wrapper” ranges seamlessly from understated acoustic-laden lushness to organ-complemented passion. His no-frills, warming vocal tone delivers a descriptive array of heart-on-sleeve emotions, artfully comparing that state of unmet love with being a discarded candy wrapper, left for the trash bin after the candy itself is no more. Lush acoustic stylings exude a graceful entrancement, as Augustine’s vocals emerge with a lyrical sense of newness: “I was a clean blank page. No marks
New Album: HalfCutLemon - 'This Ain't Real' -- Obscure Sound
This Ain’t Real is the resonating sophomore album from Copenhagen-based quartet HalfCutLemon, whose dynamic sound spans from jagged post-punk intensity to hauntingly cinematic atmospheres, blending angular guitars, twinkling keys, and layered vocals into a compelling, emotionally charged listening experience. “Ointment” kicks off the album with an ardent rock sound, featuring vocals that swell from debonair intrigue into punchy passion as twangy guitars and a post-punk bass undercurrent intertwine. A slowed-down “wait for me” sequence channels a climactic vigor, as bolstered vocal layers add further infectiousness; the aesthetic reminds fondly of a cross between Interpol’s post-punk moodiness and Television’s sturdy guitar
Listen: Michellar - "Never Say Sorry" -- Obscure Sound
San Francisco-based artist Michellar delivers a tender vulnerability on new track “Never Say Sorry,” blending acoustic strums, twangy guitars, and layered vocals within explorations of love, loss, and hope. The track moves from quiet reflection to a warming, melodic resolution, capturing the tension and tenderness of relationships — and also the hope for a faded flame to re-ignite again. “Never Say Sorry” develops with a heartfelt passion, balancing lush tones and fervent lyrical sentiments. Wordless vocal dreaminess and twangy guitars lead the way, while an undercurrent of acoustic strums and sporadic piano lend a warming quality. Michellar’s vocals emerge thereafter,
Listen: Ethan Pacheco - "Yesterday's Dress" -- Obscure Sound
Texas-based artist Ethan Pacheco moves seamlessly from folk-ready sentimentality to a passionate rock swell on new single “Yesterday’s Dress.” His ability to balance subtle vulnerability with surging intensity is on full display with this memorable release, which seemingly captures the lingering ache of a faded relationship’s memory while reaching toward a more promising future. The track develops with a climactic tonal fervency, evolving from more understated folk charm to a more rousing “before you knew me” rock-forward invigorating. The beginnings tout a dreamy intrigue. “The strain in your voice,” Pacheco’s vocals let out amidst trickling, warming acoustic guitars — playing
New Album: Aatocaster - 'superstition (studio works ‘23 - ‘25)'
Los Angeles–based artist Aatocaster immerses on the newly released superstition (studio works ‘23 – ‘25), a compelling collection of tracks where inventive electronics, textured synths, and layered vocals coalesce into melodic, hypnotic worlds of sound. Beyond the music, Aatocaster extends this immersive vision into striking visuals: distorted digital imagery, fragmented self-portraits, and lo-fi textures that echo the album’s emotional depth. Accompanying the release is a digital art gallery and zine showcasing B-sides, alternate artwork, and photographs from the California recording sessions, blending personal diary, experimental archive, and abstract storytelling. “the mirror” opens the album with hazy entrancement, weaving a steady
Listen: Rusty Reid - "Attitude Change" -- Obscure Sound
Channeling a melodic, throwback rock charm with shades of Elvis Costello, “Attitude Change” is a resonating new track from Rusty Reid. The Seattle-based artist has caught our ears in the past with tracks like “The United States of Selfishness” and “The American Villain” — and now continues to impress with “Attitude Change,” which is amongst the many highlights on his new album, The Unreasonables. A no-frills rock spirit pairs with relatable lyrical introspections on this winner of a single from Reid, who is originally from Texas. The album itself spans a variety of successes, from the scathing yet harmonious hookiness
Listen: Lera Shemi - "such a gooD boy" -- Obscure Sound
Los Angeles-based artist Lera Shemi immerses with her debut single “such a gooD boy,” a buzzing pop success that compels with its dark, grimy synth tones amidst punchy vocal dynamics. While its title-touting hook conveys a dreamy affection in its lulling vocal serenity and pulsating percussion, the track’s verses exude a heightened pop excitement that reminds fondly of Charli XCX in its vigor-full emotion and stylishness. That comparison is particularly evident past the one-minute turn, as the vocals tempt to “help you relax” as throbbing rhythms and clanging synths converge with replay-inducing appeal into a soaring brass addition. A chaotic,