The keen reader might remember Empty Pinata from an interview we published earlier this year, celebrating the project’s debut single ‘I Have A Huge Crush On Doja Cat’ as boasting “roaring guitar riffs and lo-fi-esque drums”, and an overall hazy, carefree and eclectic ethos. Well, Empty Pinata is now back with his third single to date, ‘TikTok Girl’, a piece that showcases all of the bedroom pop coolness Alejandro has to offer. Wrapped in shimmering tones, feverish vocals and a distinct lo-fi gloom, the piece perfectly fits its nostalgic, playful lyricism.
Exploring the concept of a ‘TikTok Girl’, Empty Pinata draws a timeless parallel with the evergreen, youthful idea of a romantic crush that isn’t reciprocated, here seen through the lens of teenage chaos and substance-fueled escapism. As the song develops, the archetype of the ‘TikTok Girl’ emerges, with her face constantly stuck on her phone. Such hazy songwriting is delivered from a personal perspective, with Empty Pinata blending past experiences and whimsical abstraction.
Overall, ‘TikTok Girl’ is a really good single; it’s not meant to be reflective or particularly intricate, yet it unfurls a listening experience that’s incredibly hypnotic and bright. What’s more, the whole record is soaked into an almost psychedelic texture, making it even more cathartic and lush than it already was.
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