melancholy synth-pop that aches in all the right places

if you’ve ever felt the weight of being everything for everyone – nieri gets it. the los angeles-based artist returns with “people pleaser,” a vulnerable synth-pop confessional that reminds me a little of those frankmusik bangers, and maybe a bit of charlie puth.

“people pleaser is a letter to myself,” nieri says. “and to anyone who’s ever hidden parts of who they are just to feel accepted.” the track leans into that ache. over glossy, atmospheric production, his voice cuts clean through the noise, reflecting the quiet unraveling that happens when you lose yourself trying to keep everyone else happy.

the single marks the first taste of nieri’s upcoming debut album – we’ll definitely be checking it out. there’s still pop sheen, sure. but this time, it’s not about chasing the dancefloor. it’s about shedding the masks.

with over 2 million streams already under his belt and past performances at pride festivals and underground clubs alike, nieri’s sound has always been about movement and identity. but “people pleaser” feels different. it’s slower, sadder, and somehow louder for it.

play this late at night, when the world’s too much and you need a song that won’t ask you to explain yourself.

thank u for making this nieri x