For Reverb Press, this release feels a little more personal.

loveshy was one of the first artists we ever spoke to when this platform was still finding its footing. Back then, the foundation was already there — sharp songwriting, emotionally volatile storytelling, and a sound that felt just as addictive as it was unsettling. Now, with the release of Aftertaste, it’s clear that same intensity hasn’t gone anywhere. If anything, it’s only gotten sharper.

The four-track EP leans fully into loveshy’s signature tension: toxic relationships, emotional dependency, and the kind of self-awareness that doesn’t necessarily lead to escape. There’s a push and pull throughout the project: moments of vulnerability immediately followed by defensiveness, honesty tangled with chaos.

Tracks like “Like That” capture that dynamic perfectly. It’s seductive on the surface, but underneath, there’s a darker narrative about control and obsession. The writing feels conversational but loaded, like you’re hearing thoughts that weren’t meant to be said out loud.

“Spineless” takes a more direct approach, diving into manipulation and internal conflict. There’s a rawness to it, not just in the lyrics, but in the delivery. It doesn’t feel polished in a traditional sense, and that’s exactly why it works. It feels real.

Then there’s “Bullet Between My Teeth,” which stands out as one of the most intense moments on the project. The imagery is aggressive, almost desperate, painting a picture of emotional sacrifice and imbalance. It’s not subtle, but it’s not supposed to be. It hits because it doesn’t hold back.

At just four tracks, Aftertaste doesn’t try to overextend itself. Instead, it stays focused, building a tight, cohesive mood that lingers even after it ends. It’s messy in the way real emotions are messy, unresolved, repetitive, and hard to break away from.

That’s what loveshy continues to do best. Not just writing songs, but capturing the feeling of being stuck in something you know isn’t good for you… and going back anyway.

For an artist we’ve been tapped into since the beginning, Aftertaste doesn’t feel like a reinvention. It feels like a refinement.. a clearer, more confident version of everything that made his music hit in the first place.

And if this is where things are heading next, it’s only getting harder to look away.