Yung Crusha Channelled Raw Lyrical Intensity and Indie-Trap Aesthetics into His Single, ‘New Low’ –

Yung Crusha found a new level to rock bottom, and while he was there, he cooked up the viscerally infectious alt-pop hit, New Low. With a bassline rolling with electricity, the track narrates how late-night introspection mutates into bed rotting and doomscrolling on a phone you half-hope stays silent.

Then comes one of the catchiest choruses of the year, the kind that clings to your subconscious long after the last beat fades. With indie aesthetics framing the trap-esque cadence of his metrically raw lyrical delivery, the crossover appeal couldn’t be wider.

What makes New Low more than a viral contender is its sign-of-the-times essence. It speaks to the uncertainty faced by independent artists, always chasing the high of seminal releases while aware of how fickle tastemakers can be. In this context, Yung Crusha’s aggravation with the industry feels not only justified but urgent, especially when his sound rivals the likes of Lola Young’s earworms.

As an independent artist blurring the lines between alt-rock, punk, emo, and hip-hop, Yung Crusha has built a reputation on unpredictability and emotional candour. His music thrives on vulnerability and self-destruction while still holding resilience at its core. With New Low, he cemented his place as one of the most uncompromising alt voices breaking through right now.

New Low is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast