Quarter Life Crisis’ fourth track is called “Intro.” Rather than a sequencing error, it actually serves as a representation of live-show banter with the audience, as she introduces the genesis behind the album’s next track. It’s moves like that – along with perfectly balancing rawness and catchiness – that let you know why she’s able to connect with so many.

The Montreal alt-pop artist’s first project since walking away from a major-label record deal and joining Bravo Musique, Laraw tackles the ups and downs of being twenty-five years of age, as big-picture plans start to both take shape and detonate spectacularly.