New York, NY — Dance-pop artist Kyle Waves returns with his newest single, “Rose-Tinted,” a shimmering, synth-driven track that blends Y2K-inspired pop with introspective lyricism. Built on atmospheric productions and pulsing electronic rhythms, the song captures the tension between self-doubt and resilience, pairing vulnerable storytelling with an irresistible late-night energy. “Rose-Tinted” is now available for streaming on all music platforms.
With its hypnotic groove and honest lyricism, “Rose-Tinted” expands on Kyle Waves’s evolving sonic identity while staying rooted in the dance-pop sensibilities that have defined his recent work. On this latest single, Waves leans into a softer yet more conflicted emotional landscape, exploring the uncertainty of navigating your twenties and questioning your sense of direction. “I know as a twenty-something that it can be really difficult to feel like you’re on the right path, and I’ve had a lot of difficulty with thinking I’ve messed up everything and that I’ve gotten in my own way, that things won’t work out,” Waves explains. “I took all of those feelings and put them into this song because I didn’t want to get stuck in them. Instead, I wanted to release it all and keep pushing.” Lyrics like “I think I’ve been feeling kinda low / Close to not believing” and the recurring refrain, “Try to keep on breathing,” reflect an internal dialogue shaped by anxiety, ambition, and the desire for clarity. Rather than offering easy answers, the track lives in that in-between space where doubt lingers, but so does the will to keep going. The production mirrors this push and pull, building from airy synths into a fully immersive soundscape before dissolving into a lingering, extended outro that will get audiences dancing. Mixed and mastered by Kai Tsao (KLND Audio), “Rose-Tinted” embraces a sleek, nostalgic palette reminiscent of early 2000s pop while maintaining a modern, intimate edge.
Kyle Waves is a Singapore-born, New York City-based queer pop artist exploring the complexities of love and heartbreak in queer spaces. As an artist who always sees the full picture of everything he creates, he has incorporated a distinct visual identity across his photos and videos, as well as choreographed routines for his songs. “Rose-Tinted” follows on the heels of his recent singles, “Picture in my Phone” and “Restart Love,” and his previous EPs, Signals and Fragments. His work has been featured in Out Magazine, EARMILK, OutLoud Radio, and Live Nation’s Ones To Watch.
“Rose-Tinted” perfectly displays the feeling of being lost in your thoughts on a late-night dance floor, caught between self-doubt and apprehension, searching for clarity as you groove. “I’d describe the feeling of this song as dancing in slow motion under pink neon lights in the club. It’s 3 AM, and you’re kind of in your feelings, but despite that, you’re still dancing, and you feel more alive than ever!” Catch Kyle Waves perform at Brooklyn Music Kitchen in New York on April 21st. “Rose-Tinted” is now available to stream on all platforms. Follow Kyle Waves on Instagram and TikTok at @kyle.waves, and visit his website KyleWaves.com to stay updated on his future projects.
