Carys
Shimmering alt-pop that balances vulnerable, diary-entry lyrics with polished electronic production. Perfect for late-night reflection and quiet empowerment.
Shimmering alt-pop that balances vulnerable, diary-entry lyrics with polished electronic production. Perfect for late-night reflection and quiet empowerment.
Carys creates a sonic world that feels like a private conversation held in a neon-lit room. Her music sits at the intersection of high-gloss pop production and the raw, unvarnished intimacy of a singer-songwriter. There is a specific crystalline quality to her sound, where every synth sparkle and drum snap is engineered to highlight the emotional stakes of her storytelling.
What truly distinguishes Carys is her ability to weaponize vulnerability. She uses breathy, layered vocal stacks to create an immersive atmosphere that feels both fragile and immense. While the production often leans into danceable electropop, the underlying chord progressions and lyrical themes maintain a bittersweet, melancholic edge that resonates with the 'sad girl pop' aesthetic while remaining fiercely melodic.
Start with 'Princesses Don't Cry' to understand her viral appeal and gift for relatable hooks. From there, dive into the 'To Anyone Like Me' EP to hear how she expands that intimacy into a more sophisticated, electronic-leaning soundscape that rewards focused listening.
Aviva Chiara Mongillo (born February 6, 1998), also known as Carys, is a Canadian singer and actress. She is known for her roles as Alya Kendrick in the Family Channel drama series Backstage and Juniper in the CBC sitcom Workin' Moms. After the online success of her song "Princesses Don't Cry", she released the EP To Anyone Like Me on October 2, 2020, through Warner Music Canada.
Shares electropop, indie pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares electropop, indie pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares electropop, indie pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares electropop, indie pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares electropop, indie pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares electropop, indie pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style); vulnerable, bittersweet, empowering (moods)
Shares electropop, indie pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares empowering, electropop, vocal layering, vulnerable (mood)
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →
