bsdvs23 excavated the pensive euphoria of love’s past, present and future in the poetic trap-pop triumph, Still Breathing You –

bsdvs23 hit a new emotional pressure point on Still Breathing You, and anyone who bemoans modern romance and declares that the final nail is already in its coffin should be slapped with this single so they feel the sting from the way the pensive and euphoric emotions collide through the nuanced lyricism that digs through the trenches of those three words, excavating how they redefine our past, change how the air enters our lungs in the present and shape the future. The trap pop poet has a way with words, melodies and creating panoramas of thematic intensity, and it is that triple threat set of talents that will undoubtedly prime him for industry success.

His vocal inflections bite down just as hard as Yungblud’s, and the ethereal, otherworldly presence he channels reverberates around the steady movement of his 808s. The storm of frustration, longing and self-interrogation moves with a realism that refuses to soften the emotional whiplash that follows love around. Still Breathing You leans into the dissonance, letting the pensive-euphoric clash ripple through each line without losing the quiet sincerity beneath the turmoil.

As an independent singer-songwriter known for emotionally grounded, narrative-driven work rooted in realism, restraint and presence, bsdvs23 documents lived experience rather than performs moments. His songwriting holds space for reflection, clarity and forward motion, and Still Breathing You is another example of how he grants listeners room to sit with honesty rather than spectacle. He may not have all the accolades yet, but if there’s any justice, they should be in the post.

Still Breathing You is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast