Los Angeles-based artist Tony Pops built a career by refusing to stay within the confines of a single genre. The queer producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist blends electronic, alternative, pop, and rock into a sound shaped by textured production, live instrumentation, and emotionally grounded songwriting. That distinctive approach has led to placements across Netflix, FX, and MTV while establishing him as an artist with a style entirely his own.
Written during a time of profound personal change, “See You When I See You,” his latest album, reflects the emotional uncertainty that comes with navigating loss and transition. Its title transforms a familiar parting phrase into something more open-ended, suggesting not only distance and longing but also hope, acceptance, and the possibility of eventually reconnecting with someone else or with yourself.
To mirror this inner turbulence, Pops draws heavy inspiration from underground electronic producers. He weaves rock and alternative sensibilities together with distorted vocals to build a rich, immersive landscape. He strikes a masterful balance, ensuring the record feels unmistakably human beneath all the machinery. Even when the production veers into darker territory, an emotionally charged melody is always present to pull the listener forward.
The album opens with “Pain Is Running Your Life,” which serves as a powerful thesis statement for the entire project. It explores the exact moment a person realizes their pain has quietly taken the wheel. Featuring a melody where tribalism meets futurism, the track accumulates tension until it finally explodes into its true sonic form. From this realization, the rest of the album takes root.
The energy shifts effortlessly as the record progresses. “Good Air” delivers a fast-paced, hypnotic rhythm dripping with 90s electronic style. “Way Out” pivots toward a more uplifting and harmonious atmosphere that highlights the project's pristine mixing. For those looking for pure catharsis, “Shout” pairs frenetic melodies with distorted vocals guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Finally, the title track “See You When I See You” closes the collection, serving as a fitting farewell to an experience where Pops leaves every production trick he has on the table.
There is plenty more to uncover across the full tracklist. Tony Pops has crafted a deeply resonant project that invites you to hit play and get completely lost in the sound.
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