Wreckeds – The Death Of A Star (2025)
Sauntering through various realms of pop, singer-songwriter Wreckeds looks to push the boundaries of pop music sonically and thematically. While her music bursts with bounce and confidence, the concepts resonate with fragile and intimate depth. She shares, “I’ve always been deeply curious about the world, torn between paths… Wreckeds is more than a project; it’s a story, a safe space, and a voice for those who feel the same…” Join me as I take a gander (or rather a listen) to her debut EP, The Death Of A Star.
As the title suggests, The Death Of A Star is, well, a tale following a dying star, evoking the questions of what, why, and how this story exists. Opening with ‘The Product’, Wreckeds nods her head to contemporary electropop, leaning toward the sounds of Charli XCX within the shimmering fairy lights of the melody; however, while ‘The Product’ has a lighter tone, despite being filled with heavier messages, the next ‘Eastern European Girls’ is toe-tapping, infectious and brimming with pulsating beats.
Continuing through this pop-filled universe, ‘Midas (Business Preacher)’ kicks up the beat without too much of an electronic vibe, rather a synth-driven vintage pop tone. Oddly enough, as much as ‘Midas (Business Preacher)’ is a high-speed rush of music, a sense of calmness and soothing flows within the track. Interestingly, and this is just me, it is the final three tracks that truly evidence Wreckeds originality and innovation. ‘hot pink’ bites as Wreckeds runs past at 1000 miles per hour; however, ‘up north’ and ‘Prayer’ insert diverse sounds of indie-pop and hip-hop into the mix.
From the outset to the end, The Death Of A Star appears to dust each track with synth-driven beats and electronic flair, but if you listen closely, samples of organic instruments and old-school drumming offer that “retro-futuristic approach”. Yet, the sonic journey might be intriguing, but it is the themes and lyricism travelling along the dying star that add weightiness. Touching on issues of dissociation, confusion, mental health, self-identity, poetry, and queer representation, The Death Of A Star lays bare and tackles life in its grit and glory.
This is my introduction to Wreckeds, and given her noted influences of Dido, Lana Del Rey and Halsey, I expected a blast of pop music, and that’s what The Death Of A Star is. For me, the EP is not particularly “samesy”, but it’s not exactly outstanding. I think Wreckeds is doing a great job in the pop scene; however, I’d love to hear her use those rich vocals on a soul or jazz song.
Find out more about Wreckeds on her Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Spotify.
