The new faces of alt-pop bring a gorgeous balance of eclectic usage of modern technology, and the integration of “real” instruments to create magical mixes, with artists like Star Embassy understanding the sky is the creative limit. Their new single, “Crawling,” is stunning; its glittery soundscape is made whole by electronic drums, fleshed out with acoustic guitars and melodic vocals topped off with just a hint of autotune like a cherry on a Sunday.

Culturally, it’s fascinating to hear how these sounds transfer. Hailing from Copenhagen, Star Embassy has not exactly Americanized its sound but rather authentically allowed influences to blend in with repeated motifs.

Clever composition and vulnerable lyricism rule the day in “Crawling.” After emo rap took SoundCloud by storm, many drew inspiration, creating an entirely new subgenre from these efforts, allowing groups like Star Embassy to paint portraits in their DAWs.

“Crawling” is stripped down just enough, allowing electronic drums to exist in the mix without overpowering it. The ambiance created in this track is otherworldly, almost like an unintentional cliffhanger—I can’t wait to hear what Star Embassy creates next.