Rising indie pop star Maria Lane dropped her new single “merry go round (carousel)” today. Lane is known for her deliberate approach to releasing music, ensuring that each song has a significant impact.

Maria Lane’s approach to music is all about quality. Unlike many artists who churn out songs to stay in the public eye, Lane takes her time. Each release is polished, thoughtful, and meticulously crafted. Her new single “merry go round (carousel)” continues to refine her sound, exploring the themes of pain and trauma more deeply and touchingly.

Blending tenderness and raw emotion, Maria Lane highlights the significance of every feeling in the soul. But Lane’s main talent lies in her ability to tell touching and profound stories through her music, and this fact is evident. Her sound holds mysteries, yet the answers are always on the surface. I love the intrigue in “merry go round (carousel).” What starts with tape rewinding ends with voices and the stopping of playback. This creates a slight sense of anxiety, while the Lane’s voice constantly seeks to soothe and protect. This fine line between emotions is flawlessly executed by the singer.

“merry go round (carousel)” reflects the cyclical nature of life. Everything goes in circles, just like a carousel, and Lane captures this perfectly. The song searches for answers but builds its own world when it can’t find them. This new track seamlessly connects different elements and feels incredibly wise. Maria Lane’s unique style shows she knows exactly how her music should sound. An exceptional song.