At just 23 years old, Caroline Romano has carved out her space in the alt-pop landscape with a blend of misty-eyed ballads and fiery, guitar-driven anthems. Based in Nashville, she has spent the past few years building a reputation as a fearless storyteller and dynamic performer. Her music explores the intricate layers of being a young woman today, channeling raw emotion, hedonistic highs, and introspective lows into songs that resonate deeply. From her 2022 debut album Oddities and Prodigies to her 2023 EP A Brief Epic, Caroline has shown an ever-evolving artistry, each release unveiling new dimensions of her sound and perspective.
Her newest single, “Born to Want More,” is a testament to her growth and her ability to capture universal feelings with razor-sharp vulnerability. The song introduces the theme for her upcoming EP, How The Good Girls Die, set to arrive in early 2025. With its stripped-back opening of delicate guitar and emotive vocals, the track builds into an electrifying indie-rock crescendo. It mirrors the emotional weight of chasing dreams that always seem just out of reach, a sentiment Caroline describes as “those moments where things felt so close but still just out of reach.”
Reflecting on the song, she explains, “I wrote ‘Born to Want More’ during a time when I was grappling with a series of ‘almosts.’ It’s about that wits-end feeling where you’re chasing something you know exists but haven’t yet found. This is one of my more vulnerable songs, and it’s one of my favorites because of that.” The vulnerability shines through, drawing listeners into a space that feels both personal and universal. It’s a track that captures the ache of striving and the resilience to keep moving forward, all within a soundscape that feels urgent and alive.
Caroline’s recent releases, including tracks like “Body Bag” and “Pretty Boys,” have cemented her place in the alt-pop world as an artist willing to push boundaries. Her live performances, brimming with energy and authenticity, have become a hallmark of her artistry. Playing at renowned Nashville venues like The Basement East and The End, and joining acts like Grayscale and Smallpools on tour, she has proven her ability to command a stage and connect with audiences on a visceral level.
With “Born to Want More” and the promise of How The Good Girls Die, Caroline Romano continues to establish herself as a voice of her generation. Her music is unfiltered, bold, and deeply human, offering a mirror to the struggles and triumphs of chasing dreams and finding yourself along the way.
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