Building upon the hypnotic blend of pop, R&B, and dance music that was 2021's
Moodswings in This Order
,
DPR Ian
continues to hone his sound with his first full-length, 2022's
Moodswings in to Order
. His 2021 EP offered a well of hooky, deeply atmospheric tracks that found him ruminating on his mental and emotional health, and
is an even deeper dive. Cuts like "Shot," "Mood," and "Ballroom Extravaganza" are romantic, sonically textural songs in the vein of contemporaries like
the Weeknd
and
Frank Ocean
, that frame the former
C-Clown
member's warm croon in shimmering synths, vibrant grooves, and supernatural instrumental accents. ~ Matt Collar