Lyn Lapid – BUZZKILL

Review

'BUZZKILL' marks Lyn Lapid's official debut album drop, and she's not holding anything back emotionally. The 12-track collection weaves between stripped-back production and bright pop moments that'll have you vibing one minute and in your feelings the next. Her conversational writing style feels like a late-night text from your most honest friend—especially on standouts like 'coraline' and the title track, where she pairs those sad girl lyrics with hooks that'll loop in your head for days.

What makes this album hit different is how Lapid captures that Gen Z energy of being perpetually caught between self-awareness and self-doubt. Tracks like 'i'll be happy when' and 'death wish' tackle mental health struggles without trying to wrap everything up with a neat little bow. 'Take me as i am' might be the most revealing moment here, but even when she's at her most vulnerable, there's always a groove keeping things from getting too heavy. Lapid's carved out her own space as a storyteller who's comfortable sitting in the uncomfortable—and that's exactly what makes her so refreshing. - Luca