“Lonely is the Muse” by Halsey, Friday, October 11, 2024
I’m probably not the only one who thinks of Halsey as a pop singer. It’s forgivable considering the singer’s breakthrough hit was a feature on The Chainsmokers ’ biggest hit “ Closer ,” and her Spotify top songs also sound like late ‘10s electronic songs. Halsey’s pop career was a deliberate effort after she was featured on “Closer.” Her second and third albums, hopeless fountain kingdom and Manic were described as more “radio-friendly” than her debut BADLANDS . But after earning a solo number-one Billboard Hot 100 with the song “ Without Me ,” Halsey’s musical style has shifted from radio pop. Her fourth album explored industrial rock and alternative rock especially with If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power ’s Nine Inch Nails production team of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross . On October 25, Halsey is set to release her fifth album, The Great Impersonator , and the singles from the album take similar influence as the singer’s previous album. I ALWAYS KNEW I WAS A MARTYR AND THAT J