In his latest EP Signals, queer NYC-based pop artist Kyle Waves doesn’t just sing about love—he immerses you in it. Released on July 25th, Signals is a six-track, high-gloss, emotionally rich experience that captures the unpredictable nature of romantic relationships. From the sweet spark of a new crush to the spiral of heartbreak and toxic miscommunication, Waves takes listeners on a journey through the many “frequencies” of love.
Following his 2023 release Fragments, this new chapter shows significant evolution in both sound and vision. Signals is tighter, bolder, and unapologetically danceable, while still retaining the emotional depth and vulnerability that have become central to Waves’ artistry.
Waves describes Signals as a “journey through space,” where each song is a different emotional signal—some soft and warm, others chaotic and messy. That metaphor is spot-on. The EP plays like a pop-transmission from someone working through what it means to love deeply in an age of ambiguity and distraction.
The project opens with the standout single “I Feel Too Much For You”, a seductive and synth-laced banger that dives into the tempting allure of falling for someone off-limits. It’s catchy, immediate, and vulnerable all at once—a classic Kyle Waves blend. It’s followed by “Thinking Bout It,” which leans more into jittery nerves and romantic hesitation. The track captures that anxious early-stage magic of wondering if someone new feels the same way. Both tracks are already fan favorites, and it’s easy to see why: they’re honest, layered, and seriously danceable.
Things take a more sensual turn with “Make It Right,” a slower, moodier track that simmers with themes of lust and jealousy. This is Waves at his most introspective and vocally smooth, tapping into a darker emotional undercurrent without losing his pop polish.
By track five, “Broken Soul,” the EP dives headfirst into the aftermath of love. With its throbbing beat and aching lyrics, it’s a dancefloor-ready lament—think crying-in-the-club, but beautifully produced. The EP closes with “In My Heart,” a track centered on miscommunication and unmet expectations. It’s a perfect bookend: yearning, uncertain, and deeply relatable.
From a production standpoint, Signals marks a leap in sophistication. Mixed and mastered by Kai Tsao (whose credits include 21 Savage and Kid Cudi), the EP’s sound is crisp, dynamic, and polished without ever feeling overproduced. There’s a clear house and electro-pop influence, yet Waves manages to avoid imitation by keeping his voice front and center—literally and emotionally.
His musical inspirations—Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue, Tinashe, and Sade—are subtly embedded throughout the project, but never overwhelming. You hear the sleekness of Kylie, the emotional sensitivity of Troye, and the rhythmic flair of Tinashe. But ultimately, this is Kyle Waves carving out his own lane, grounded in his lived experience and honest storytelling.
Part of what makes Signals feel so essential is its visibility and representation. As a queer Asian artist, Waves brings perspectives rarely centered in mainstream pop. He doesn’t water them down or package them for broader consumption. Instead, he leans into his identity and infuses every track with authenticity—whether it’s in the aching yearning of “In My Heart” or the flirtatious tension of “Make It Right.”
Visually, Waves is also stepping up his game. Choreographed music videos, bold styling, and K-pop-inspired performance art show that he’s thinking far beyond just the music. He’s crafting a multi-sensory experience, with plans for choreography-heavy visuals to match the dancefloor energy of his sound.
With Signals, Kyle Waves proves he’s not just a promising name in indie-pop—he’s a full-fledged artist ready to claim the spotlight. The EP is a cohesive, emotionally intelligent, and musically infectious statement that explores the messy, euphoric, and often contradictory realities of modern relationships.
What sets Waves apart is his ability to blend raw vulnerability with club-ready production. You can cry, dance, reflect, and repeat—all within 20 minutes. And in an era where authenticity is everything, Signals is a clear signal that Kyle Waves is someone to follow, not just for what he’s creating now, but for what’s to come.
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