Nessa Barrett
's 2022 debut saw the social media pop star parse the myriad struggles of mental health, grief, and body objectification via bass-heavy blasts of sleek modern electronic pop that felt both assured and vulnerable. Sonically,
Aftercare
follows in its predecessor's footsteps, pairing pulsing electro-pop with melodies that tiptoe between darkness and light. This time around,
Barrett
boldly navigates a romantic relationship from the honeymoon phase ("Passenger Princess") to deceit and dissolution ("Dirty Little Secret") and everything in between. ~ TiVo Staff