If you’re not already tuned into CALYN, consider this your wake-up call.
With her new EP Better Left Unsaid, the California-born R&B riser cements her arrival as one of the most exciting new voices in indie soul. The five-track collection is a vibe-heavy journey through the wreckage of love and the resilience that follows. It’s honest. It’s catchy. And it’s dripping in late-night replay value.
Kicking things off with the moody banger “Eleven 03,” CALYN instantly showcases her knack for vivid storytelling. Her pen is sharp, her melodies sharper. But she doesn’t stop there. “What If?” taps into post-breakup overthinking with a catchy flow that feels like scrolling through old texts at 2AM.
The standout? “Sliding Thru The City”—a long-simmering collab with her sister Dyli and producer Ruwanga—oozes cool with cinematic flair. And just when you think you know CALYN’s sound, she strips it all back with “Only Me Interlude,” an unfiltered glimpse into her mental state.
With echoes of Summer Walker and early Kehlani, CALYN is carving out a lane that’s all her own. Better Left Unsaid is her mission statement.
