Usually, I'd write a clever opener, but this song has been stuck in my head for DAYS; that's how much I like it. You may know Maryze as Montreal's TikTok icicle queen or from her last single with Backxwash. Either way, you would know that she's a creative powerhouse, putting out hit after hit, and "Too Late" is no exception.

The track is a glimmering 80s banger, touching on themes of uncertainty and self-doubt. It's comparable to alt-pop tracks such as Sky Ferreira's "Everything Is Embarrassing" or Caroline Polacheck's "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings."

"I wrote this song when I was feeling both frustrated about wasting time and also completely unable to motivate myself in the pandemic," explains Maryze. "I was kicking myself while I was down, which obviously isn't helpful to get back up. For some reason, even if the lyrics are pretty depressing, the song came out upbeat and dancey. I immediately heard it with an 80s beat – the era of sad dancefloor hits."

During a time when routine can become soul-crushing, "Too Late" is a relatable emo anthem for crying on the dancefloor while hoping for a brighter future. Maryze delivers her most confident performance yet, giving listeners another peek at her debut LP, out Fall 2021 via Hot Tramp Records.

Watch "Too Late" below.

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Malaika Astorga is the co-founder of Also Cool. She is a Mexican-Canadian visual artist, writer, and social media specialist, currently based in Montreal.

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