New York-based pop artist Paige Corwin is cutting through the noise. Amid the crowded clubs of Manhattan, this alt-pop R&B vocalist demands attention with the dichotomy of her vocals — drawing inspiration from the classic female pop powerhouses of the late 90s and early 2000s, Corwin exists in the definitively modern cross-section of present-day acts like Tate McRae, Jorja Smith, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Music has always been an escape for Paige, something she particularly associates with a history of complicated family relationships. The sad girl/boy band pop era of her youth helped her process the more traumatic periods of her life, holding up an emotional mirror to her experiences as a child, where she was affected by heavy themes such as divorce and addiction of loved ones. This vulnerability and maturity is present in every lyric she writes, and every story she sets out to tell. What’s more, the resilience woven into her artistry isn’t something that can be taught, faked, or learned — she’s the real deal.

“It’s the coolest feeling in the world when people know your songs,” the singer-songwriter shares, explaining that she bases all of her tracks off real-life experiences from every period of her life, and that she loves nothing more than sharing these stories with her people. Having already caught the attention of outlets like Earmilk and EUPHORIA Magazine, Paige’s storytelling is clearly resonating with listeners and a quickly growing audience.

Her ‘Insomnia’ EP welcomes people into her next chapter — the linear project, which moves through the chronological journey of heartbreak, forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation, is her most personal and ambitious work yet. After surviving deep betrayals and coming out the other side that much stronger, her music acts as a roadmap for listeners who have been through similar experiences; she’s a voice that shows people the joys that can be waiting on the other side of even the most painful journeys.