Goth pop is back with a vengeance, and Leo Lauren is effortlessly ushering in this new generation. Their new single, “Lovesick,” is a gorgeous culmination of decades of subgenre manifesting into something exciting.

Deeply romantic at its core, goth music has traversed lands far and wide, yearning all the while. “Lovesick” fits in perfectly, like a nice black glove with spikes and glitter. Lightly reminiscent of The Cure, Leo Lauren is not doing their best Robert Smith impression. Instead, they are expressing themselves wholly, establishing an infectious presence.

There is a fine line to tread when artists attempt to reinvent the wheel. However, Leo Lauren has managed to encourage rather than deflect. By making fun music to listen to, Leo Lauren can cross over genre lines, generating fans who are simply happy to be there. Despite popular beliefs, even the most traditional of trad goths do not always listen to doom and gloom.

“Lovesick” is refreshing despite its melancholic yearning. The upbeat, colorful mix of sounds invigorates the senses, inviting curiosity to take over the listener’s imagination. It sounds like the top down on a drive across the highway right as the sunset begins to blend into pinker hues.