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“... casts back to timeless memories of fumbling early romance—first kisses, messy breakups, and short-lived flirtations are all soundtracked by weightless indie pop and R&B stylings” – Under The Radar
“It’s a striking debut, an unguarded, ultra-personal tapestry—stories of heartbreak and struggle, sung in her soothing, signature voice” – SPIN
“‘Things’ is an unadulterated look at youthful insecurities and unrequited affection. Over a somber but punchy backdrop, she delivers an evocative performance that is ripe with honesty” – EARMILK
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Canadian indie pop artist Charlie Houston returns after a banner 2022 with "Bubbly", the groovy, bouncy, and for lack of a better word, bubbly track about sex. "Growing up I feel like I didn't understand the concept of pleasure", reflects Houston. "This is because what one finds pleasurable is directly linked to one's sexuality. As a teenager, I was trying to be something I'm not, finding pleasure in things that I knew I didn't like. It wasn't until university where I really started acting like the person I knew I was, and therefore finally experiencing the kind of pleasures I wanted. 'Bubbly' is a sort of cheeky anthem to me finally feeling comfortable in my own pleasure."
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The single follows Houston's 2022 sophomore EP, Bad Posture, and the collaborative single "Wide Awake" with ODESZA from their Grammy-nominated album The Last Goodbye. Houston joined ODESZA on their massive North American studio tour, and supported JUNO Award-winning Artist of the Year Charlotte Cardin on tour across Canada.