Toronto’s indie pop scene has a compelling new voice in Echo The Screen, who steps forward with a debut single that feels both nostalgic and emotionally revealing. Frankenstein captures the exhausting push and pull of an on again off again relationship, where red flags become routine and the cycle never truly ends. The track’s breezy, melodic delivery creates a striking contrast with its emotional weight, making it a perfect fit for Spotify playlists such as Fresh Finds Pop, Indie Pop, Pollen, sad girl starter pack, and Chill Vibes.

Frankenstein explores the loop many listeners will immediately recognize. Someone disappears, returns with apologies, pulls you close, stirs up feelings, then slips away again. You swear you are done, but when they crawl back, the cycle restarts. Echo The Screen captures this emotional merry go round with sharp storytelling and a tone that is both vulnerable and relatable. Lines like Love me when you need me but you throw it all behind underline the blindness that happens when you want something to work even though you know it never will.

What makes the single stand out is the tonal contrast. The production feels light and summery, carried by dreamy textures and warm guitar tones that give the illusion of sweetness. If you ignore the lyrics, it feels like a perfect day at the beach with gentle waves and a calm breeze. But when you lean in, the emotional fatigue becomes clear. This contrast reveals an artist with strong instincts, blending melancholic honesty with a bright indie pop aesthetic.

Echo The Screen’s background adds depth to the project. As a solo artist and student in the Professional Music Program at Toronto Metropolitan University, he draws from influences like Beach House and Dick Dale, weaving soft dream pop energy with surf inspired guitar work. Music serves as his outlet for ADHD, anxiety, and self doubt, becoming a place to process identity and emotion. His work leans into vulnerability, introspection, and nostalgia, creating a space where listeners feel understood.

Frankenstein is an impressive first chapter for an artist who is not only creating songs but building a vision. Echo The Screen aims to bring creativity from behind the screen into the real world, turning personal feelings into stories that resonate. His sound is dreamy yet grounded, melancholic yet hopeful, and deeply human.

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written by Dean Cramer