Tessa Rae just dropped ‘Sugar Coated Love’ and it’s giving soft lighting, overthinking in your hoodie, and texting “get home safe” when you mean “don’t forget about me.” This track? Literal main character energy at 1 a.m.
It’s lo-fi. It’s indie. It’s romantic with a little bite, like chewing strawberry gum while staring at your phone and pretending you’re not waiting for a reply. The production wraps you up in this dreamy haze—muted beats, warm synths, that slow, steady pulse that feels like your heart when you catch feelings too fast but act chill about it.
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Her voice is warm, slightly distant, like there’s a small storm inside her while everything on the outside stays calm. It sounds intimate and confident. She plays it close to the chest, which fits the atmosphere—more diary entry than declaration. It’s seductive without being flashy, romantic without being overbearing.
SCORE 7.8/10
Play it when you’re pretending you don’t care but already saved their photo to your favorites.
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