A cinematic dark-pop gem about emotional control, quiet desperation, and longing to be set free.

I’m convinced Abra Taylor has figured out how to make listeners float. Her soothing vocals and immersive backdrops draw you in, but the emotion in her words is what keeps you there. “Choke” brings those strengths together through a particularly impressive performance.

The track’s dreamy production begins in a bleak place before opening up and becoming increasingly cinematic. It blooms gradually, giving Abra room to make every emotional shift count.

Lyrically, she addresses someone who holds her feelings in their hands but chooses to hurt her rather than let her thrive. Her vocals capture that situation with a mix of beauty, numbness, and desperation. You can hear someone who wants to escape, even as the delivery stays delicate.

The outstanding chorus gives those feelings a memorable shape, but Abra’s emotional command is the main draw. She makes the need to be set free feel immediate. It’s a stunning listen from an artist who continues to impress me with how deeply she can make a song connect.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.