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Zëta Ræ Unleashes New Single ‘Obvious’
Zëta Ræ’s latest single “Obvious” finds Hannah Schmeling stepping into her pop power suit with unapologetic flair. Recorded for the first time in a professional studio at Berklee, the track marks a pivotal moment for Schmeling, bringing her alt-pop vision into sharp, shimmering focus.
From the opening beat, “Obvious” is infectious: Schmeling’s vocals carry both playfulness and self-assurance, riding atop glimmering synths, crisp production, and a tight rhythm section from co-writer Ryan Adams and bassist Max Troppe. The song’s energy is immediate, its mood flirtatious yet assertive, capturing the exhilaration of being confident in your own skin.
What’s compelling about Zëta Ræ is her ability to balance ambition with authenticity. While “Obvious” nods toward contemporary pop heavyweights like Ariana Grande and Dua Lipa, Schmeling’s idiosyncratic charm ensures it never feels derivative. This is a statement track — fun, fearless, and very much the sound of a rising artist staking her claim.
Some crushes last forever. Some are just meant to become your favourite memory. Georgia VanNewkirk captures that sweet spot between excitement, nostalgia, and “what if?” on her dreamy new indie-pop single “CRUSH”.
A hazy love letter to fleeting moments, the track dives into the magic of a connection that feels bigger than life — even if you don’t know where it’s going. With shimmering vocals, cinematic textures, and a touch of summer-night nostalgia, “CRUSH” feels like city lights, spontaneous adventures, and staying up way too late because you’re not ready for the moment to end.
Born from a season of heavier songwriting, the track arrived as a breath of fresh air. After spending weeks exploring heartbreak and intense emotions, Georgia found herself inspired by a completely different feeling: the thrill of meeting someone new and the rush of believing anything could happen.
But “CRUSH” isn’t really about one person, it’s about the feeling itself. The butterflies, the daydreaming, the way a few unforgettable moments can stay with you long after the story changes.
Known for creating entire creative worlds around her music, Georgia brings her background in directing, photography, styling, and visual design into every release. Her songs don’t just tell stories but they create places to step into.
With help from producer Corey Campbell and drummer Jake Cochran of Illiterate Light, “CRUSH” becomes a joyful, glowing reminder that not every connection needs to last forever to matter.
Sometimes the magic is in the moment. Sometimes the best stories are the ones you never saw coming.
And sometimes… it’s just a crush.
Photo by Matt Gaillet
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