Netherlands-based mermaidonmars embodies a mysticism in the chasm between harshness and levity.
On her latest single, mermaidonmars laces it all together into a harmony that would be a shame to miss out on.
"Birthday Party Crash" radiates alt-pop in its purest form, with layered synths that go from wailing to twinkling in the blink of an eye.
Her vocal production is so heavily pop-influenced that it touches on experimental, with a satisfying key change near the end that takes you straight to the haywire birthday party she sings about.
Eerie and atmospheric, the video puts a twist on her signature off-beat dreaminess as she walks alone through a warm-lit room full of decorative clothing. It pulls us even closer to her world, which we are about to embark on a wild ride with in the coming weeks.
"Birthday Party Crash" marks the third single dropped in preparation for her upcoming debut album Spellbook, set for release on December 19, 2025.
