Seamlessly blending an ethereal vocal palette with angsty lyrics and sweet, synth-driven hooks, Ryan Wright’s newest track “Quarter Life Crisis” marks a musical evolution from clean indie sounds into a new sphere of grunge-infused, punk production. Wright effortlessly floats over infectious guitar strings and relentless percussion, with her vibrant vocal palette serving as the perfect vehicle for a track that is one part 90s grunge and one part bubblegum pop. The track’s nostalgic vibe is enhanced by the music video, which features Wright staring into the camera, delivering line after line of enigmatic pessimism against dynamic scenarios.

“Quarter Life Crisis” juxtaposes bright melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a compelling contrast that demands attention. Incorporating layered synths and gritty guitar riffs, the track’s production combines for a textured, immersive and multi-layered sound sound.

Speaking on the track’s narratives and themes, Wright confides “’Quarter Life Crisis’ is the very essence of what it feels like to be in your early 20s to mid thirties. Although the age gap is vast, the feelings are mutual because in reality it’s not easy to become an independent adult. The song nurtures the very real feelings of the fear of becoming an adult and falling further and further away from youth. The song has a bit of longing that still clings to the urge to act young and dumb like you did as a teenager, but you’re stuck in your twenties feeling like your life is maturing way faster than you are. ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ is the anthem for the trials and tribulations of aging.” Wright goes on to delve deeper into the lyricism behind the track, explaining “All of the lyrics are about conflicted feelings of wanting the good but hoping for the worst at the same time, wanting to feel secure in your relationships and in yourself, but also craving the drama and the downfalls; the trials and tribulations of a narcissist.”

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