It’s been a decidedly productive year for NYC-based outfit Throes NYC. The eclectic alt-pop vehicle of multi-instrumentalist and producer Michael Bozzo and vocalist Courtney Leo, the project has enjoyed a busy schedule of singles and an EP, a journey that has recently unveiled ‘IFEELTRAPPED’, Throes NYC’s latest effort. Being that the group only debuted in 2025, we’d say they are absolutely crushing it, as well as being very cool and niche in what they do.
From a sonic standpoint, ‘IFEELTRAPPED’ moves with a highly fuzzy and hazy character, the sort of alternative allure that moves at the intersection of pop music, indie and electronica. Leo’s vocals are confident and rebellious, the perfect match for Bozzo’s unconventional production and intense kinetic charge. The balance between the long reverbs and the hard-hitting guitar tones works very well, with all elements exploding into a chaotic aural continuum during the chorus.
Delving deeper into the haunting and peculiar lyrical ethos that propels the record, we are told: “The song explores the uncomfortable feeling of being caught in an encounter you wish you could escape: meeting someone once and knowing you never want to cross paths again.” We appreciate the dualism in ‘IFEELTRAPPED’, with relatable songwriting and a slightly negative twist, but delivered with charisma and playfulness by Throes NYC. What’s not to like?
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