Quicksand Heart

On her solo debut as Jenny on Holiday, 'Quicksand Heart', Jenny Hollingworth of Let's Eat Grandma channels themes of grief and emotional fragility into a knowingly nostalgic 1980s new-wave and synth-pop sound. Produced by Steph Marziano, the album's upfront production layers crystalline vocals and power-pop melodies over twinkling synths and occasionally stripped-back arrangements, creating a sound that is both emotionally complex and broadly accessible. The songwriting juxtaposes frank, diary-like introspection with big, insistent choruses, exploring a balance between euphoric hope and the anxieties of love and life.