Dream pop visionary Quiet Light, the project of Riya Mahesh, has officially joined the ranks of True Panther. The label, renowned for its discerning curation and home to artists such as Oklou, Grace Ives, and Model/Actriz, announced the signing on February 19. To celebrate the partnership, Mahesh has released her latest single, “Berlin,” serving as the lead offering from her forthcoming mixtape, Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2, which is slated for an April 24 release.
A Sonic Evolution
“Berlin” arrives as a sophisticated expansion of the lush, atmospheric soundscapes Mahesh cultivated on her previous self-released projects, including 2024’s Pure Hearts and Going Nowhere. The track is anchored by shimmering synth textures and a rhythmic drum break that evokes the nostalgic warmth of early 2000s pop, seamlessly blending modern production sensibilities with a timeless, ethereal quality.
The accompanying music video, directed by Richard Phillip Smith—whose portfolio includes collaborations with Vegyn and Slow Pulp—complements the track’s introspective nature. Through a series of intimate, domestic vignettes, the visual narrative captures the bittersweet process of processing memories of a past relationship.
The Intersection of Art and Discipline
True Panther’s announcement highlighted the unique duality of Mahesh’s life, noting the intense dedication required to balance her musical output with the rigors of medical school. “When I first reached out to Quiet Light about her music, she said she was excited to talk but couldn’t do so for about a month and a half,” the label shared. “I learned that she wove her extremely intimate and personal music-making time into an equally demanding medical school schedule.”
The label further characterized her as a multifaceted artist: “Quiet Light is a Texan in Massachusetts. A prom queen with Clarice Lispector on her bookshelf. A doctor walking through the icy hospital halls with Shania Twain, Ana Roxanne, and Angelo Badalamenti in her headphones.”
Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2 Tracklist
The upcoming mixtape serves as a direct successor to her 2023 project, Blue Angel Sparkling Silver. Fans can expect a cohesive journey through the following tracks:
- 1. Star100
- 2. Sound of You Leaving
- 3. Living Room
- 4. Berlin
- 5. New Dream
- 6. Miniskirt
- 7. Self Tape
- 8. Postinternetfame
- 9. New Girls
- 10. Angelic Photo
- 11. Place You Can Fill
- 12. You Say I Love You
In conjunction with the announcement, Quiet Light has confirmed a series of release shows. Tickets for these performances are currently available via the artist’s official ticketing portal.
