hemlocke springs – going…going…GONE!

Review

With "going...going...GONE!", Hemlocke Springs throws wide the gates to an enchanted indie pop garden where sweetness meets secret shadows. What seems like a playful frolic through sun-dappled fields is, on closer listen, a cunning dance of upbeat melodies hiding thorny introspections—especially on shimmering tracks such as "Gimme All Ur Love." Each of the seven tunes, playful yet laced with vulnerability, twirls alongside glittering production courtesy of Burns, Hemlocke Springs herself, and a handful of clever collaborators. The vivid arrangements shine like enchanted armor, wrapping the singer’s wistful wordplay in a coat of candy-colored brilliance.

Throughout, Hemlocke Springs deftly balances light and shade—her lyrics sing of emotional mazes while her delivery remains cheerfully mischievous, inviting listeners to skip along beside her on the twisting path. Ana Peralta Chong’s visually captivating music videos add further dimension, transforming these songs into cinematic spells. "going...going...GONE!" emerges as a promising debut, certain to draw listeners into its whimsical world while hinting that deeper tales and wilder adventures are yet to come. - Thalia