Caroline Romano continues to carve out her own lane in the alt-pop world with her latest single, “IDK These Days.” As a Nashville-based singer and songwriter, she has built a reputation for effortlessly blending introspective storytelling with dynamic sonic landscapes, shifting seamlessly between raw ballads and electrifying rock anthems. Her ability to capture complex emotions with both vulnerability and strength has made her one to watch, earning her praise as an “alt-pop sensation” and “the next big pop star.”
With “IDK These Days,” she offers a deeply personal glimpse into the emotional turbulence that inspired her newest EP, How The Good Girls Die, which released on February 21st. The track follows a series of standout singles, including “Body Bag,” “Pretty Boys,” and “Born To Want More,” all of which are featured on the EP. Unlike some of her previous releases that embrace bold instrumentation and fiery intensity, “IDK These Days” leans into minimalism, allowing her heartfelt lyrics and emotive vocal performance to take center stage. The result is one of her most poignant and relatable songs to date.
Reflecting on the inspiration behind the song, Caroline shares that it emerged from a period of inexplicable frustration, where even the smallest inconveniences—like snow and traffic—felt overwhelming. It captures the unsettling feeling of discontent, of being stuck in an emotional space where nothing feels quite right, and even those closest to you start to notice the shift. The song touches on the discomfort of being unable to answer a simple question like “how are you?” with honesty, settling instead for a reluctant “I don’t know these days.” She admits that while emotions like these are temporary, they can feel all-consuming in the moment. Writing this song became her way of confronting those feelings head-on, acknowledging them instead of pushing them aside, and finding a sense of solace in that honesty.
Caroline’s ability to weave this kind of emotional depth into her music has been a defining trait since the release of her 2022 debut album, Oddities and Prodigies, and her 2023 EP, A Brief Epic. With each new project, she unveils another layer of herself, demonstrating both growth and artistic fearlessness. Following years of performing at Nashville venues and earning a dedicated fanbase, she embarked on her first US tour last year, sharing the stage with Grayscale and Smallpools. Her music continues to resonate, drawing in new listeners who find comfort and catharsis in her words.
Caroline Romano is stepping into a pivotal moment in her career. The collection of songs has pushed creative boundaries while maintaining the sincerity that has always been at the core of her music. With “IDK These Days,” she sets the tone for an EP that is as emotionally raw as it is sonically captivating, solidifying her place as an artist unafraid to lay bare the complexities of the human experience.
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