On her debut LP, Asha Jefferies gets sentimental and existential about the heartbreak that led to her queer awakening. Ego Ride isn’t a breakup album though; it’s a record chronicling the Australian singer/songwriter’s self-discovery. The soaring ballad opener, “Stranger,” offers an insightful look at a young couple growing up and apart; “Tank Tops” is a euphoric electro-pop bop about being so over boys while finding confidence in her body; but it’s “Cruise Control,” a big-feelings anthem about trusting your gut, that makes Jefferies one of the most exciting new artists of 2024.
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