MARVIN Music News: Grace VanderWaal’s Rebirth, Charlie Puth’s “Changes,” and Fresh Drops from Ruel, Eyedress, Jisoo & ZAYN
Grace VanderWaal Finds Calm in “High”
Grace VanderWaal is levitating in her new single, “High.” Out October 10, the track marks her first release since CHILDSTAR, her atmospheric sophomore album from earlier this year. Built on soft synths and ghostly harmonies, “High” captures the serenity of a moment you don’t want to end — wistful and cinematic, like a dream fading at sunrise.
This new direction cements Grace’s evolution from prodigy to full-fledged artist. Her sound is more mature, her tone more deliberate, and her visuals stripped down to their essence. “High” feels like the start of a reflective new chapter — one that’s just beginning to unfold.
Charlie Puth Enters a New Era with “Changes”
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Charlie Puth just turned his next album rollout into a life reveal. His new single, “Changes,” dropped with a claymation video announcing that he and wife Brooke are expecting their first child. The song — a tender, piano-led meditation on growth — doubles as the first look at his upcoming fourth studio album Whatever’s Clever! out March 6, 2026.
“Changes” strips back the hyper-polished production Puth is known for, revealing a softer, more human edge. It’s pop maturity in motion — the sound of someone who’s stopped chasing perfection and started telling the truth. This era feels more intimate, more self-assured, and far more unpredictable.
Ruel Steps Into His Moment with Kicking My Feet
Australia’s Ruel is making his grown-up debut. His sophomore album, Kicking My Feet, just landed — an 11-track journey through heartbreak, growth, and self-discovery. The record features production from Kenny Beats, Dan Wilson, Julian Bunetta, and longtime collaborator M-Phazes, giving Ruel’s emotional pop a more textured, cinematic scope.
Tracks like “I Can Die Now” and “Wild Guess” peel back layers of vulnerability while keeping that crisp, radio-ready polish. Ruel calls this album his “clearest vision yet,” and he’s set to celebrate it with a headline show on the Sydney Opera House steps this December. The next global chapter starts here.
Eyedress Expands His Chaos on Committing Crimes
Eyedress returns with Committing Crimes, a genre-bending trip through love, paranoia, and late-night chaos. Released October 10th via Psychedelic Recordings, the album finds the Filipino artist diving deeper into his surrealist universe — where woozy lo-fi beats, fuzzy guitars, and warped synths collide.
Across its sprawling tracklist, Committing Crimes captures the tension between vulnerability and rebellion, weaving moments of tenderness through waves of distortion. The result is a record that feels both cinematic and intimate, blurring the boundaries between dream and disarray. With Committing Crimes, Eyedress once again proves he’s not just redefining bedroom pop — he’s blowing it wide open.
Jisoo & ZAYN Blur Borders on “Eyes Closed”
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and ZAYN have dropped the year’s most unexpected crossover with “Eyes Closed,” a lush, slow-burn pop duet. Released October 10, the single fuses Jisoo’s delicate vocals with ZAYN’s velvety falsetto over ambient production that bridges K-pop gloss and U.K. R&B moodiness.
The song is reportedly the first taste of Jisoo’s debut solo album, due in early 2026, signaling a bold step beyond her group identity. For ZAYN, it continues his streak of boundary-pushing collaborations following Room Under the Stairs. Together, they’ve created a global pop moment that’s both intimate and cinematic — proof that real chemistry doesn’t need to shout.
