Ryn Weaver Dishes on the Heartbroken Inspiration Behind "OctaHate"

"You know the old rock stars, what they did?" gushes Ryn Weaver. "It was this big, crazy thing, and they had their world, and it wasn't as much about keeping a cool vibe onstage. It was really about activating things. It was less about being a rock star and more about making art on all levels: The performance aspect, the music, the fashion, everything. I just want to have a wild party."

Her need for positive vibes and celebration is clear: Ryn is one of the year's most talked about up-and-coming vocal talents, and her breakout single "OctaHate" is an immediately addicting track that thrills with ornate breakdowns and sky-high vocals. The song—which was co-written by Charli XCX—is engaging and approachable with its inventive instrumentation, but the lyrical content harkens back to some seriously dark territory for the young performer.