Softee creates music that feels like the soft glow of a lava lamp in a dark room. It is pop music, but it is filtered through a lens of DIY intimacy and theatrical flair. The melodies are catchy enough to get stuck in your head, but the production is often delightfully warped, featuring 'melted' synth sounds and drum machine patterns that feel human and slightly imperfect. It is the sound of someone processing their world in real-time through a MIDI keyboard.
What truly sets Softee apart is the vocal delivery. Drawing from a background in theater, Nina Grollman brings a level of expressive nuance that most bedroom pop artists shy away from. There is a willingness to be dramatic, to stretch a note for emotional effect, or to drop into a conspiratorial whisper. This theatricality never feels fake; instead, it heightens the emotional stakes of songs about queer love, self-discovery, and the messy transition into adulthood.
Start with the album 'Natural' for a more polished, expansive take on her sound, or dive into 'Slow Melt' if you prefer the raw, flickering energy of early bedroom pop. It is perfect for those who want their pop music to have a little bit of grit and a lot of heart.
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