magenta’s ‘Angel’ Is a Tender, Alt-Pop Love Letter to Queer Romance and Self-Discovery

Toronto-based alt-pop singer-songwriter magenta returns with Angel, a breathtaking 4-track EP that dives deep into the delicate emotions of young queer love. Known for her diaristic lyrics and atmospheric production, magenta delivers a collection that is at once vulnerable, dreamy, and grounded in heartfelt authenticity.

From the first note, Angel feels like stepping into someone’s inner world—a sonic scrapbook of fleeting glances, nervous laughter, and the fierce desire to protect something tender and real. Inspired by the early stages of her current relationship, magenta explores themes of longing, trust, and emotional growth through a lens that is both personal and universally resonant.

The EP’s lead single, “don't mess with her hope,” stands out as the emotional centerpiece. Written in a university dorm room, it captures a raw, in-the-moment clarity that’s rare in polished pop. With its soft melodies and gentle instrumental undercurrent, the song channels the intimacy of a private conversation—one where love feels fragile but fiercely worth defending. Producer Joshua Northwood enhances that mood with subtle flourishes that never overshadow magenta’s lyrical vulnerability.

"'This track is the last piece of the story of my EP Angel,'" magenta explains. "'It’s about protecting the person you love — about holding on to hope even when things feel fragile.'" That fragility is felt throughout the EP, but so is a sense of quiet strength and clarity. Each track builds on the next, painting a vivid portrait of emotional evolution and the quiet power of mutual care.

With sonic nods to Phoebe Bridgers, Gigi Perez, and Jeremy Zucker, magenta’s sound lands somewhere between indie-pop and ambient alt-pop—never flashy, but always immersive. Her ability to make the specific feel universal is her greatest strength, inviting listeners into her world without losing her singular voice.

Angel is the kind of EP that lingers long after it ends—quietly powerful, emotionally astute, and achingly beautiful. With this release, magenta proves she’s not just a name to watch—she’s already arrived.