Carter Vail

Carter Vail doesn't just write pop songs — he builds entire worlds. From viral TikToks to concept records to Hollywood-inspired music videos, he bridges the gap between the audio and the visual, creating music that's meant to be seen, heard, and experienced. With Coydog, he shows just how broad his range can be. These are the strongest songs of Carter's career, stacked high with synthesizers, syncopated grooves, and anthemic hooks inspired by the golden era of 2010s indie-pop. Always a multitasker, he pulls triple-duty as the EP's co-writer, co-producer, and main instrumentalist, playing everything from banjo to clarinet along the way. The result is a colorful, cathartic record that reframes its maker — a prolific creator who has routinely dominated social media feeds with tongue-in-cheek musical sketches like "Dirt Man" — as a bonafide storyteller and sonic architect.