Alt. Pop artist Kayla DiVenere instantly hooks listeners on her contagiously energetic single, “PSYCHOPATH.” “PSYCHOPATH” finds itself somewhere between the stylings of Olivia Rodrigo and Avril Lavigne, yielding an undeniably catchy and impassioned pop anthem. Gritty, hypnotic guitar weaves between DiVenere’s crystal clear vocals in the verse before taking flight with an effervescent, distorted synth lead in the chorus. At its core, “PSYCHOPATH” is this singer-songwriter’s portrayal of her experience dealing with the frustrations of dating as a Gen Zer. Stopping things before they start to spare oneself the devastation of heartbreak; a coping mechanism rooted in uncertainty and insecurity many people are all too familiar with. DiVenere makes her way through a dreamy arcade in t...
