Spirals

Released in July 2022, Spirals is the sophomore studio album by US-based singer-songwriter and producer Nick Leng. The 15-track collection represents a refined evolution of his signature sound, blending his classical piano background with experimental pop production. Recorded in a series of intimate spaces, the album showcases Leng's meticulous attention to sonic detail, utilizing tape saturation, close-mic vocal techniques, and lush chamber arrangements featuring strings and woodwinds. The tracklist is structured with deliberate pacing, interspersed with short instrumental interludes like 'Morning' and 'Glisten by the Wind' that act as atmospheric palate cleansers. Lyrically, the album explores themes of mental clutter, isolation, and emotional healing, anchored by standout tracks like 'My Mind Is a Mess in the Morning' and the sweeping title track. It stands as a cohesive, highly cinematic statement in the modern indie-pop landscape.