Paris Pick balances yacht-pop dreams and indie-pop brilliance on new album 'Third Time’s a Charm'

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Paris Pick returns with 'Third Time’s a Charm', a sparkling voyage through retro-infused indie-pop that feels like a golden hour drive along a neon-lit coastline. From the first strum of 'Same Page', the album radiates warmth and confidence, blending ‘70s yacht-rock sheen with contemporary indie-pop hooks, all anchored by her own velvety and expressive vocals.

The record glides effortlessly between upbeat grooves and intimate confessionals. Tracks like 'Go Out and Give It All' and it's vibrant title-track sparkle with energy and optimism, while slower, reflective moments such as 'No Expectations' and 'You Should Know I Love You by Now' showcase her ability to balance candid storytelling with a sense of spacious, cinematic atmosphere. Layered harmonies, crisp guitars, and subtle brass flourishes punctuate the album with depth and texture, revealing a careful attention to arrangement and nuance.

Standout offering 'Get My Baby Back' exemplifies the album’s blend of heart and humour, adding a playful-yet-sincere energy to the record's upbeat demeanour. Across the ten tracks, Pick navigates love, loss, and reinvention with a fearless honesty, creating music that is both intimate and universally relatable.

Co-produced with Jordy Walker and recorded with a tight ensemble across Whitehorse and the Yukon, 'Third Time’s a Charm' radiates cohesion and craftsmanship. The album is a confident, joyous, and nuanced statement that elevates Paris Pick’s sound while cementing her place as a modern indie-pop auteur. With sunset-ready grooves, lyrical candour, and head-nodding rhythms, this is yacht-pop for the now, and her finest statement yet.