Emerging from the swirling depths of fuzzed-out synths and unapologetic emotional rawness, “Kiss Me Quick” is Lexytron’s latest offering—and it’s a shimmering, defiant slice of alt-girl powered pop that both bruises and empowers in equal measure. The single marks a striking evolution from Lexytron’s genre-blurring debut album Something Blue, sliding into a more electronic, mood-drenched atmosphere while keeping her signature wit and honesty front and centre.
From the very first note, “Kiss Me Quick” feels like it’s wrapping you in a velvet fog of moody synths and melancholic glamour. There’s a vulnerability here that’s palpable—Lexytron doesn’t just flirt with emotional openness, she dives headfirst into it, dripping with sincerity while holding fast to her sardonic edge.
Yet despite its tenderness, this isn’t a track that wallows. Beneath the soft melancholy lies a core of strength, bolstered by a pop structure that’s sharp, catchy, and smart. This is not sad girl music—it’s self-aware, emotionally intelligent alt-pop for anyone who’s ever felt exposed and decided to own it anyway. Lexytron “slathers herself in alt-girl empowered pop,” and that description couldn’t be more accurate. Think of it as Florence Welch meets Chvrches by way of early Garbage—with an extra dose of lyrical bite.
“Kiss Me Quick” is one of the opening salvos from Something New, the forthcoming follow-up to Lexytron’s critically praised debut Something Blue. While that first album reveled in genre-bending unpredictability—mixing rock, classical flourishes, and theatrical energy—it’s clear that Something New charts a more focused sonic direction: an alt-pop rock record with bold synthscapes and big choruses. The shift is not just sonic but thematic; there’s more electronic polish, but no less heart.
Produced independently in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), New Zealand by Lexy and her husband Mike, the new material reflects the duo’s eccentric creative partnership. The final mix and master were handled by London producer Marco Meloni, bringing a European sheen to their kiwi-grown sound.
Press around Lexytron’s debut was already buzzing with intrigue and admiration. UK outlet With Just A Hint of Mayhem called Something Blue “eclectic, exciting, electrifying, emotional and exceptional,” while Muzic.net.nz in New Zealand praised how the music “takes you somewhere, gives you something and leaves you feeling different than you did at the start.” This effect continues with “Kiss Me Quick,” which doesn’t just ask you to listen—it demands that you feel.
Behind the musical prowess is Lexy herself, a frontwoman who commands attention not with bravado but with emotional honesty and an instinctive understanding of pop hooks. Her voice—ethereal yet grounded—slips between tones of fragility and fire, giving “Kiss Me Quick” both intimacy and power. It’s easy to imagine this track scoring late-night drives, breakup montages, or introspective moments when you’re somewhere between heartbreak and healing.
“Kiss Me Quick” is a confident step forward for Lexytron, proving that sonic evolution doesn’t mean losing identity. The fuzzy synth layers, alt-pop empowerment, and lyrical vulnerability form a compelling package—modern, moody, and magnetic. It’s a track that captures a feeling many know but few can articulate: being on the edge of unraveling, and choosing instead to dance through the haze with your head held high.
If this is a taste of what Something New has to offer, then Lexytron isn’t just onto something—she’s building something bold, emotionally intelligent, and unmistakably her own.
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