Caroline Romano - "Born to Want More"

Photo by Hayley Mikell

Nashville's Caroline Romano has a new-ish single out that fits into the alt-pop realm while leaning more into the pop world. "Born to Want More" bridges the gap between artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. The production and most of the song is pop-leaning alt-pop, but there's just something decidedly non-pop about the guitar in the song. "Born to Want More" is a beautiful pop song with heavy, crunching guitars. There is even a Midwest emo style sample in the intro of the song to make things even a little more confusing (in a good way!)

Caroline Romano says of her new single:

“I wrote ‘Born to Want More’ during a time when I was grappling with a series of ‘almosts’—those moments where things felt so close but still just out of reach. This song captures that wits-end feeling where you’re wondering if you’ll ever find what you’re looking for. You’re chasing experiences and feelings that you know exists but you haven’t yet found. It’s something I know all too well. It’s by far one of my more vulnerable songs I’ve released, and it’s one of my favorites for that reason.”

You can listen to "Born to Want More" below. How the Good Girls Die is due out in early 2025. For more on Caroline Romano, check out the artist's website.