Los Angeles-based pop musician Lauren Waller released her debut album, Talking to Myself, a fresh and electrifying collection of songs in the synthpop and electro pop genre. Waller’s distinct voice and emotionally generous storytelling shine on this 13-track album, which includes both familiar favorites and new hits.

With playful invention, swagger, lyricism, introspection, and theatricality, Waller delivers a bittersweet and intoxicating cocktail of indie, alt, and pop capabilities. Her music bridges the divide between 1980s dark wave and modern electro-textured indie pop, with an aesthetic that encompasses the confessional and poetic intimacy of the singer-songwriter idiom and the thrilling satisfaction of modern pop.

Listeners will be drawn in by the catchy pop hooks of “Green Eyed Jealousy” and the dance and electro vibes of “Backseat,” while tracks like “Dopamine” and “Night Stalker” showcase Waller’s ability to deliver darker, moodier sounds that still maintain a pop sensibility. The bedroom pop and bubblegum songs like “Nothing But Life,” “Lift You Up,” and “3-2-1” gives catchy melodies and good vibes.

Talking to Myself is a cohesive and well-crafted album that shines a light Lauren Waller’s impressive talent and potential. There isn’t a song on the album that will disappoint. Fans of Lorde, Regina Spektor, Sara Bareilles, and Ingrid Michaelson will appreciate Waller’s soulful pop sound and unique perspective.